Flight Tracker
N5987H
1946 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
FARRELL TOM
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
STERLING, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 8, 2012
Airworthiness Date
Feb 1, 1956
Expires
Nov 30, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-16
Year
1946
Serial Number
16-615
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)
A7BE74
Mode S Code (Octal)
51737164

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

Feb 9, 2023 Accident Substantial Soldotna, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB ANC23LA020