Flight Tracker
N8602C
1953 PIPER PA-22-135
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SHRODE RAFE C
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
JEWETT, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 29, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Jan 30, 1956
Expires
Aug 31, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-22-135
Year
1953
Serial Number
22-1282
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
94 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)
ABD178
Mode S Code (Octal)
52750570

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 1, 2009 Accident Substantial Terrell, TX
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper decision to continue the approach and landing during thunderstorm activity, resulting in the loss of aircraft control.

NTSB CEN09CA484