Flight Tracker
N453MK
2024 PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-44-180
Fixed wing multi engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
NORTH STAR AVIATION
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
MANKATO, MN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 27, 2024
Airworthiness Date
May 31, 2024
Expires
Jul 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC
Model
PA-44-180
Year
2024
Serial Number
4496579
Seats
4
Engines
2
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-B1G6
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)
A57E5E
Mode S Code (Octal)
51277136

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

May 10, 2025 Accident Substantial Saint James, MN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of the left main landing gear tire casing and tube due to excessive wear which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.

NTSB CEN25LA174