Flight Tracker
N3969B
1946 PIPER PA-12
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
REID BRIAN M
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
BOISE, ID
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 24, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Mar 9, 1956
Expires
Mar 31, 2032
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Year
1946
Serial Number
12-278
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
82 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
140 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)
A49CA8
Mode S Code (Octal)
51116250

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

Feb 4, 2023 Accident Substantial Porterville, UT
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.

NTSB WPR23LA103