Flight Tracker
N6981B
PIPER PA-18
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TOWNSEND MONTE A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WASILLA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 29, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Jun 20, 1956
Expires
Mar 31, 2030
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18
Year
-
Serial Number
18-5103
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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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A94AEB
Mode S Code (Octal)
52245353

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 2, 2002 Accident Substantial ANCHORAGE, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a remote airstrip, and his failure to perform a go-around that resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the strip. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of a tailwind condition, and a wet landing surface.

NTSB ANC02LA112
Apr 1, 1990 Accident Substantial KODIAK, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER OBSTACLE CLEARANCE ALTITUDE DURING HIS FINAL APPROACH.

NTSB ANC90LA048