Flight Tracker
N3997Z
1963 PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BROWN BRANDON T
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
DALLAS, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 19, 2019
Airworthiness Date
Aug 27, 2009
Expires
Sep 30, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Year
1963
Serial Number
18-7946
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A79D
Mode S Code (Octal)
51123635

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

Jul 21, 2014 Accident Substantial Phoenix, AZ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in variable wind conditions, resulting in a ground-loop.

NTSB WPR14CA342
Jul 10, 1992 Accident Substantial MOLLY CREEK, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS TERRAIN CLEARANCE WHEN PLANNING HIS TAKEOFF. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH VEGETATION AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY.

NTSB ANC92LA104