Flight Tracker
N78659
PIPER PA-11
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
PEARCE DAVID E JR
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LANCASTER, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 11, 2019
Airworthiness Date
Aug 12, 1955
Expires
Sep 30, 2029
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-11
Year
-
Serial Number
11-1420
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
67 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
95 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)
AAA9F9
Mode S Code (Octal)
52524771

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 9, 2024 Accident Substantial Death Valley, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.

NTSB WPR24LA107
Jul 27, 2010 Incident Minor Ripon, WI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The inability of either pilot to see the other airplane due to the blind spot created by their respective airplane's wings.

NTSB CEN10IA447
May 21, 1999 Accident Substantial LEESBURG, VA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot-in-command's (CFI) failure to maintain control of the airplane.

NTSB NYC99LA117