Flight Tracker
N4878S
1971 PIPER PA-32-260
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GARMIN INTERNATIONAL INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
SALEM, OR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 18, 1998
Airworthiness Date
Apr 30, 2026
Expires
Jul 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Research and Development, Operating Kit Built Aircraft

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-32-260
Year
1971
Serial Number
32-7100002
Seats
6
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
126 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-540-E4B5
Type
Reciprocating
Power
260 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)
A6061B
Mode S Code (Octal)
51403033

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 3, 1988 Accident Substantial COLORADO SPRING, CO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB DEN88LA144