Flight Tracker
N497AR
1999 FRANK LOWELL C PIETENPOL
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
DEAL GREGORY A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
MORGANTON, NC
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 3, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Jun 10, 1999
Expires
May 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
FRANK LOWELL C
Model
PIETENPOL
Year
1999
Serial Number
LCF2
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
FORD
Engine Model
CONVERSION
Type
Reciprocating
Power
60 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)
A62A29
Mode S Code (Octal)
51425051

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

Apr 18, 2025 Accident Substantial Taylorsville, NC
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go around in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

NTSB ERA25LA183