Flight Tracker
N3797Z
PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MERRINER SCOTT L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 12, 2005
Airworthiness Date
Oct 30, 2015
Expires
Feb 28, 2030
Approved Operations
Other

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Year
-
Serial Number
18-7492
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A2A
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 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)
A4589F
Mode S Code (Octal)
51054237

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

Sep 14, 2025 Accident Substantial St Mary's, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, from a short off-airport strip, which degraded the climb performance of the airplane and led to impact with trees at the end of the strip.

NTSB ANC25LA120
Sep 25, 2017 Accident Substantial Beluga, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control due to an encounter with a tailwind gust after the airplane had stopped, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB GAA17CA569
Nov 14, 2009 Accident Substantial Anchorage, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to land and attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable off-airport site.

NTSB ANC10CA008