Flight Tracker
N3889P
1956 PIPER PA-18A 150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SIPES AUSTIN L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
NORTH POLE, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 3, 1992
Airworthiness Date
Jul 9, 1969
Expires
Jul 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A 150
Year
1956
Serial Number
18-4722
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
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)
A47CA3
Mode S Code (Octal)
51076243

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

Aug 13, 1992 Accident Substantial EISENMENGER CRK, AK
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN CLEARANCE OF THE HIGH VEGETATION DURING TAKEOFF. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH VEGETATION.

NTSB ANC92LA131