Flight Tracker
N78463
1947 PIPER PA-12
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HEDGES WILLIAM P
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
ILIAMNA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 28, 2017
Airworthiness Date
Apr 11, 1977
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Year
1947
Serial Number
12-1974
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
82 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)
AAA2A8
Mode S Code (Octal)
52521250

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 5, 2011 Accident Substantial North Pole, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the water.

NTSB ANC11CA094