Flight Tracker
N3960M
1947 PIPER PA-12
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BALES GREGORY W
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
ENTERPRISE, OR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 19, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Aug 15, 1988
Expires
Apr 30, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Year
1947
Serial Number
12-2843
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
82 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A49B77
Mode S Code (Octal)
51115567

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

May 14, 2022 Accident Substantial Enterprise, OR
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the crankshaft expansion plug, which resulted in the separation of the expansion plug from the crankshaft and the subsequent loss of oil and windshield obstruction during departure.

NTSB WPR22LA177
May 27, 1994 Accident Substantial NASHUA, MT
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

AIRSPEED WAS NOT MAINTAINED. FACTORS INCLUDE AN INADVERTENT STALL.

NTSB SEA94LA132