Flight Tracker
N7985P
PIPER PA-24-250
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SCARPELLI KENNETH R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WICHITA, KS
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 15, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Apr 25, 1962
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-24-250
Year
-
Serial Number
24-3223
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
135 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 hp

Live Flight Status

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

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD8D2
Mode S Code (Octal)
52554322

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

Jul 4, 2015 Accident Substantial Newton, KS
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of experience in this make and model airplane and unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure.

NTSB GAA15CA178
Sep 19, 1991 Accident Substantial ARCO, ID
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

WATER IN THE FUEL TANK AND THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO FLARE FOR LANDING AFTER MANEUVERING TO AVOID TRANSMISSION LINES IN HIS FLIGHT PATH DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

NTSB SEA91LA247