Flight Tracker
N7257D
1957 PIPER PA-22-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
ARCTIC AERO LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
NORTH POLE, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 21, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Mar 29, 1957
Expires
Feb 28, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-22-150
Year
1957
Serial Number
22-5084
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
94 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 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)
A9B970
Mode S Code (Octal)
52334560

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 4, 2018 Accident Substantial Talkeetna, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s improper landing flare and failure to maintain a proper descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB GAA18CA324
May 14, 2012 Accident Substantial Talkeetna, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.

NTSB ANC12CA039
Apr 15, 2006 Accident Substantial Birchwood, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing roll, which resulted in the loss of directional control by the student, a ground-loop, and collapse of the main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was the student's failure to maintain directional control.

NTSB ANC06CA045