Flight Tracker
N4492A
1956 PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MERKES DENNIS R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SOLDOTNA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 25, 2019
Airworthiness Date
Aug 12, 1966
Expires
Jan 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Other

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Year
1956
Serial Number
18-4861
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)
A56EAB
Mode S Code (Octal)
51267253

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 11, 2003 Accident Substantial Soldotna, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was standing puddles of water on the frozen lake.

NTSB ANC03LA027