Flight Tracker
N4135M
1947 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
HARDY VAL D
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LEWISTOWN, MT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 29, 2021
Airworthiness Date
May 5, 1956
Expires
Oct 31, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Year
1947
Serial Number
12-3034
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)
A4E258
Mode S Code (Octal)
51161130

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 8, 2023 Accident Substantial Judith Gap, MT
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to take off on a soft field that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with a pole and terrain.

NTSB WPR23LA266