Flight Tracker
N8979D
1975 PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BURNETT KRIS W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 23, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Aug 24, 2012
Expires
Jul 31, 2032
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Year
1975
Serial Number
18-7509053
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
150 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AC62EC
Mode S Code (Octal)
53061354

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
BRADENS FLYING SERVICE EASTON, PA Apr 7, 1961

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jul 11, 2025 Accident Substantial Palmer, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.

NTSB ANC25LA075
Aug 11, 2014 Accident Substantial Talkeetna, AK
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilots excessive use of the airplanes brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the training flight.

NTSB ANC14CA063