Flight Tracker
N7879H
1946 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
LORENCE JOSHUA J
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
SOLDOTNA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Oct 13, 1955
Expires
Jan 31, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Year
1946
Serial Number
12-782
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
82 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
115 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAE22
Mode S Code (Octal)
52527042

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

Oct 7, 2015 Accident Substantial Glennallen, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land, resulting in a collision with trees.

NTSB GAA16CA008