Flight Tracker
N5942H
1949 PIPER PA-16
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HENDRICKSON JACOB N
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CENTRAL, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 18, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Dec 28, 1964
Expires
Jul 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-16
Year
1949
Serial Number
16-564
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)
A7AEE9
Mode S Code (Octal)
51727351

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 17, 2013 Accident Substantial Big Lake, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain.

NTSB ANC13CA034
Jul 20, 2005 Accident Substantial Park City, MT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane on the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the loose gravel, ditch, and the fence.

NTSB SEA05CA148
Jun 15, 2002 Accident Substantial Umpqua, OR
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for unfavorable wind conditions and maintain clearance from the terrain during an attempted VFR go-around. Factors include an encounter with unfavorable wind conditions during the landing flare and the attempted go-around.

NTSB SEA02LA102