Flight Tracker
N6978B
PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
VANTREASE JEROLD LEE
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
HOMER, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 8, 1982
Airworthiness Date
Sep 26, 1973
Expires
Apr 30, 2030
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Year
-
Serial Number
18-5100
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

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

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A94829
Mode S Code (Octal)
52244051

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 17, 2003 Accident Substantial Ninilchick, AK
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with terrain during an approach to landing on a ridgeline. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and an unfavorable wind along the ridgeline.

NTSB ANC03LA117
Jul 26, 1987 Accident Substantial LEVELOCK, AK
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ANC87LA109