Flight Tracker
N6430P
1959 PIPER PA-24-250
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MITCHELL JOSEPH THOMAS
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
POWELL BUTTE, OR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 11, 2019
Airworthiness Date
Nov 16, 1959
Expires
Jul 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-24-250
Year
1959
Serial Number
24-1540
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
135 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 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)
A872C6
Mode S Code (Octal)
52071306

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

Jun 25, 2023 Accident Substantial Alturas, CA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A loss of engine power due to the failure of the right magneto distributor gear and the pilot’s decision to conduct a test flight with known mechanical issues.

NTSB WPR23LA239