Flight Tracker
N5891H
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
FELSKE MICHAEL J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
EAST TROY, WI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 31, 2010
Airworthiness Date
Apr 9, 1956
Expires
Feb 29, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-16
Year
1949
Serial Number
16-512
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

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A799DA
Mode S Code (Octal)
51714732

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

Sep 18, 2004 Accident Substantial Port Huron, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear.

NTSB CHI04CA296