Flight Tracker
N7053K
1950 PIPER PA-20
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MATLAD INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
WILMINGTON, DE
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 4, 2003
Airworthiness Date
Jul 14, 1956
Expires
Sep 30, 2029
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-20
Year
1950
Serial Number
20-160
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
94 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
140 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A969EC
Mode S Code (Octal)
52264754

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

Apr 28, 2005 Accident Substantial Thomaston, GA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The unapproved repair of the tailwheel rudder arm assembly, which resulted in an overload failure during touchdown and subsequent loss of control of the airplane and on-ground collision with an object.

NTSB ATL05LA076