Flight Tracker
N8560C
1953 PIPER PA-18
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GUY JAMES L P
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WASILLA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 7, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Jun 26, 1961
Expires
Jul 31, 2031
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18
Year
1953
Serial Number
18-2713
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
140 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)
ABBFFD
Mode S Code (Octal)
52737775

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 13, 2017 Accident Substantial Denali, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on a narrow, unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions.

NTSB GAA17CA408
Jun 9, 1996 Accident Substantial FAIRBANKS, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The obstruction of the left rudder pedal and brake by the battery cable.

NTSB ANC96LA086