Flight Tracker
N5638H
1949 PIPER PA-16
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HOUDEK DENNIS E
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ROSEBURG, OR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 27, 2000
Airworthiness Date
Apr 28, 1956
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-16
Year
1949
Serial Number
16-249
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
87 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
115 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A73587
Mode S Code (Octal)
51632607

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

Mar 26, 1996 Accident Substantial LYNNWOOD, WA
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

NTSB SEA96LA072