Flight Tracker
N7573P
1961 PIPER PA-24-180
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
PURCELL JOHN H III
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
MECHANICSVILLE, MD
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 22, 2015
Airworthiness Date
Jun 7, 1961
Expires
Oct 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-24-180
Year
1961
Serial Number
24-2783
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
120 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AA36D9
Mode S Code (Octal)
52433331

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

Mar 11, 2026 Accident Substantial Leonardtown, MD
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a drainage ditch.

NTSB ERA26LA147
Aug 29, 2004 Accident Substantial Ocean City, NJ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's deliberate delay of rotation during the takeoff roll, and his subsequent loss of directional control.

NTSB IAD04CA042