Flight Tracker
N3981Z
1963 PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SEETON SAMUEL
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CASPER, WY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 6, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Apr 13, 1989
Expires
Feb 28, 2030
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Year
1963
Serial Number
18-7924
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)
A4A314
Mode S Code (Octal)
51121424

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 15, 1998 Accident Substantial CONWAY, SC
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The total failure of the left wing forward and aft attachment fitting due to corrosion and fatigue during a banner tow pick-up resulting in a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.

NTSB MIA98LA226