Flight Tracker
N7797B
1955 PIPER PA-18A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WAGGOOD CLAYTON R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 11, 1994
Airworthiness Date
Aug 29, 2001
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A
Year
1955
Serial Number
18-4449
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
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)
AA8DC5
Mode S Code (Octal)
52506705

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

Aug 14, 1996 Accident Substantial SKWENTNA, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

An engine failure due to an eroded engine piston. Factors in the accident were unsuitable terrain for a forced landing and improperly timed magnetos.

NTSB ANC96LA124
Jan 22, 1996 Accident Substantial SKWENTNA, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable site for landing. A factor associated with the accident is the snow-covered terrain.

NTSB ANC96LA170