Flight Tracker
N5078M
1963 PIPER PA-28-235
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HOLCOMB CHRIS
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
AMARILLO, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 22, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Oct 29, 1963
Expires
Aug 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-235
Year
1963
Serial Number
28-10111
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
107 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 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)
A6576D
Mode S Code (Octal)
51453555

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
FRANK GABUSI CLIFTON, AZ Oct 26, 1953

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Mar 5, 2022 Accident Substantial Monee, IL
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons during a departure climb that resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.

NTSB CEN22LA135