Flight Tracker
N838MA
PIPER PA-28-161
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
CCA AERO ESTATE LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
MISSOULA, MT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 28, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Aug 15, 1978
Expires
Aug 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-161
Year
-
Serial Number
28-7916019
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
108 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)
AB7726
Mode S Code (Octal)
52673446

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.

Ownership History: 3 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
CCA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Mar 21, 2000
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC VERO BEACH, FL May 26, 2009
WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE SALT LAKE CITY, UT Mar 11, 2014

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Apr 5, 1999 Accident Substantial LANTANA, FL
Injuries6 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to secure the engine oil filler cap during the preflight inspection that resulted the subsequent loss of engine power, and his in-flight decision to attempt a single engine go-around with full wing flaps extended.

NTSB ATL99LA067