Flight Tracker
N8735Y
1969 PIPER PA-30
Fixed wing multi engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
DOUBLE NICKLE AVIATION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
DOVER, DE
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 2, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Mar 20, 1969
Expires
Sep 30, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-30
Year
1969
Serial Number
30-1889
Seats
6
Engines
2
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
139 kt
Type Certificate
A1EA

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
150 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)
AC0499
Mode S Code (Octal)
53002231

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

Jan 17, 2004 Accident Substantial Clearwater, FL
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while entering the traffic pattern (downwind leg) at an uncontrolled airport resulting in a midair collision.

NTSB MIA04FA043