Flight Tracker
N8976D
1956 PIPER PA-18A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WILLIAMS AIRCRAFT LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 14, 2016
Airworthiness Date
Aug 21, 2024
Expires
Jan 31, 2029
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A
Year
1956
Serial Number
18-4887
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 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)
AC6283
Mode S Code (Octal)
53061203

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

Apr 30, 2012 Accident Substantial Palmer, AK
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

NTSB ANC12CA034