Flight Tracker
N5478H
1950 PIPER PA-18
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
PANKO JESSICA E
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
NORTH POLE, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 29, 2023
Airworthiness Date
May 17, 1956
Expires
Mar 31, 2030
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18
Year
1950
Serial Number
18-70
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
115 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)
A6F565
Mode S Code (Octal)
51572545

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 16, 2020 Accident Substantial McGrath, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and impacted with the ground.

NTSB ANC20CA047