Flight Tracker
N7635K
1950 PIPER PA-20
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including destroyed damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GRIMES JOHN A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
NEVADA CITY, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 7, 2004
Airworthiness Date
Mar 3, 2006
Expires
Jan 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Exhibition, To show compliance with FAR

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-20
Year
1950
Serial Number
20-454
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…

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AA4FBE
Mode S Code (Octal)
52447676

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 18, 2026 Accident Destroyed Cordova, AK
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ANC26FA057
Aug 3, 2008 Accident Substantial Grass Valley, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his foot slipping off one rudder pedal while braking.

NTSB LAX08CA255