Flight Tracker
N3609Q
1977 PIPER PA-32R-300
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
NORTHERN AVIATION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
PALMER, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 19, 2017
Airworthiness Date
Apr 15, 1977
Expires
Sep 30, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-32R-300
Year
1977
Serial Number
32R-7780319
Seats
7
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
126 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
310 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A40FEE
Mode S Code (Octal)
51007756

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 24, 2025 Accident Substantial Big Lake, AK
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ANC25LA055
May 12, 1997 Accident Substantial BURBANK, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

improperly secured upper cowl fasteners by unknown person(s).

NTSB LAX97LA181