Flight Tracker
N7669D
1957 PIPER PA-18A 150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SIMS CHARLES A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CHUGIAK, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 8, 2018
Airworthiness Date
Apr 25, 1967
Expires
Feb 29, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A 150
Year
1957
Serial Number
18-5939
Seats
1
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

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AA5B69
Mode S Code (Octal)
52455551

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, 1996 Accident Substantial GAKONA, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with trees/brush. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and wind gusts.

NTSB ANC96LA143