Flight Tracker
N8710P
1965 PIPER PA-24-260
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
NELSON AIRCRAFT SALES LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
AUSTIN, MN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 10, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Feb 3, 1965
Expires
Nov 30, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-24-260
Year
1965
Serial Number
24-4157
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
135 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
310 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)
ABFC73
Mode S Code (Octal)
52776163

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 6, 2001 Accident Substantial NAPA, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel supply before flight, and his improper fuel management, that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff climb resulting in a forced landing and collision with ground obstacles.

NTSB LAX01LA166