Flight Tracker
N87800
1946 PIPER PA-12
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MAY JOHN C
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
PROSSER, WA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 14, 2004
Airworthiness Date
Aug 16, 1955
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Year
1946
Serial Number
12-2
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
82 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
115 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AC167F
Mode S Code (Octal)
53013177

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

Dec 13, 2002 Accident Substantial FALLON, NV
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the inadequate passenger briefing regarding the flight controls and the passenger's inadvertent use of the rudder.

NTSB LAX03LA049