Flight Tracker
N8170C
1954 PIPER PA-18A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GIBBENS BRETT S
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
MC GRATH, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 11, 2015
Airworthiness Date
Mar 1, 1963
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A
Year
1954
Serial Number
18-3626
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AB25B8
Mode S Code (Octal)
52622670

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

Jan 28, 2019 Accident Substantial McGrath, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing.

NTSB GAA19CA132