Flight Tracker
N8987Y
1974 PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HANSON WILLIAM D
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SOLDOTNA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 7, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Sep 12, 1974
Expires
Feb 28, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Year
1974
Serial Number
18-7409132
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AC6670
Mode S Code (Octal)
53063160

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

Sep 1, 2021 Accident Substantial Glennallen, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare while landing off-airport with a tailwind.

NTSB ANC21LA101
Jun 2, 2020 Accident Substantial Nikiski, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB ANC20CA056