Flight Tracker
N8597D
1957 PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
5 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RWR AIR INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
TOL, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 24, 1999
Airworthiness Date
Mar 14, 2019
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Year
1957
Serial Number
18-6248
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)
ABCC18
Mode S Code (Octal)
52746030

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

Aug 16, 2006 Accident Substantial Tok, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.

NTSB ANC06CA115
Aug 26, 2004 Accident Substantial Paxson, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a rock and subsequent main landing gear collapse during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough, uneven terrain.

NTSB ANC04LA096
Sep 7, 2003 Accident Substantial Eagle, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.

NTSB ANC03CA110
Sep 2, 1994 Accident Substantial TOK, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

THE WORN CAM SHAFT LOBE AND WORN VALVE LIFTER.

NTSB ANC94LA129
Jun 12, 1986 Accident Substantial FAIRBANKS, AK
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ANC86LA072