Flight Tracker
N8953D
1958 PIPER PA-22-160
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
VASSAL MINISTRIES
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
NORTH POLE, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 17, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Jun 4, 1958
Expires
Apr 30, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-22-160
Year
1958
Serial Number
22-6112
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
94 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 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)
AC5AAC
Mode S Code (Octal)
53055254

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

Jun 11, 2026 Accident Substantial Russian Mission, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ANC26LA056