Flight Tracker
N3797W
1966 PIPER PA-32-260
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
CARTER THOMAS SHANE
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
PINETOP, AZ
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 28, 2022
Airworthiness Date
Aug 6, 1966
Expires
Apr 30, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-32-260
Year
1966
Serial Number
32-725
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
126 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 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)
A4589C
Mode S Code (Octal)
51054234

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

Apr 13, 2025 Accident Substantial Green Valley, AZ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

NTSB WPR25LA131