Flight Tracker
N8578D
1958 PIPER PA-18
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
COY SHANE A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
NENANA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 11, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Aug 26, 1997
Expires
Nov 30, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18
Year
1958
Serial Number
18-6236
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

Checking live traffic…

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

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
ABC4CD
Mode S Code (Octal)
52742315

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

May 23, 1998 Accident Substantial GLENNALLEN, AK
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane's fuel system, and presence of water in the fuel system.

NTSB ANC98LA054