Flight Tracker
N3985M
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
FURNAS JERRY W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SAN DIEGO, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 6, 2022
Airworthiness Date
Jun 22, 1956
Expires
Sep 30, 2029
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Year
-
Serial Number
12-2865
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
82 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
115 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)
A4A394
Mode S Code (Octal)
51121624

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

Sep 27, 2019 Accident Substantial Williams, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's over application of power during recovery from a runway excursion, which resulted in a ground loop and nose over.

NTSB GAA19CA586