Flight Tracker
N8394D
1981 PIPER PA-28-161
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TRIDENT AIRCRAFT INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
EASTON, MD
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 9, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Sep 10, 1997
Expires
Mar 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-161
Year
1981
Serial Number
28-8116238
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7CB1
Mode S Code (Octal)
52676261

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

Jun 29, 2026 Accident Substantial Easton, MD
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ERA26LA262
Feb 18, 1990 Accident Substantial PONTIAC, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACH BOLTS FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.

NTSB CHI90LA085