Flight Tracker
N8589D
1957 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
OHMS JACOB
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
GIRDWOOD, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 12, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Apr 1, 1996
Expires
Jul 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18
Year
1957
Serial Number
18-6249
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

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)
ABC8A7
Mode S Code (Octal)
52744247

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

Nov 16, 2019 Accident Substantial Livermore, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The improper installation of the flight control stick, which resulted in separation of the flight control stick from the stick stub assembly and an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.

NTSB WPR20LA026