Flight Tracker
N8883C
1953 PIPER PA-22
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BALL TRAVIS W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ALEKNAGIK, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 5, 2001
Airworthiness Date
Jun 14, 1956
Expires
Jan 31, 2029
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-22
Year
1953
Serial Number
22-1465
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AC3E51
Mode S Code (Octal)
53037121

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

Jul 28, 2014 Accident Substantial Dillingham, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing due to his decision to attempt a landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway surface.

NTSB ANC14LA056
May 16, 1999 Accident Substantial DILLINGHAM, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The inadequate preflight by the pilot, who left the rudder gust lock installed, making directional control not possible.

NTSB ANC99LA062