Flight Tracker
N3897Z
PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WARD JOSEPH DELON
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WASILLA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 14, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Feb 19, 1962
Expires
Jan 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Year
-
Serial Number
18-7788
Seats
2
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)
A4801E
Mode S Code (Octal)
51100036

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 13, 2015 Accident Substantial McCarthy, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, resulting in a nose over.

NTSB ANC15CA039
Aug 12, 2013 Accident Substantial McCarthy, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.

NTSB ANC13CA078
Sep 27, 1990 Accident Substantial KOTES LAKES, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.

NTSB ANC90LA185