N8579W - 1963 PIPER PA-28-235

N8579W

1963 PIPER PA-28-235

Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard

1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner

WESSLER GEORGE H

Registrant Type

Co-Owned

Location

DUNEDIN, FL

Status

Valid

Certificate Issued

Jun 30, 2023

Airworthiness Date

Oct 11, 1963

Expires

Jun 30, 2030

Approved Operations

Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer

PIPER

Model

PA-28-235

Year

1963

Serial Number

28-10091

Seats

Engines

Max Weight

Up to 12,499 lb

Cruise Speed

107 kt

Type Certificate

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer

LYCOMING

Engine Model

0-540 SERIES

Type

Reciprocating

Power

250 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)

ABC501

Mode S Code (Octal)

52742401

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 5, 2023 Accident Substantial Clearwater, FL

InjuriesNone

Phase of Flight-

ConditionsVMC

OperationFAR 091

Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water).

NTSB ERA23LA290