Flight Tracker
N8995D
1958 PIPER PA-18A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GRAHAM WILLIAM FRANKLIN III
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
PORT ALSWORTH, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 31, 2001
Airworthiness Date
May 10, 1960
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A
Year
1958
Serial Number
18-6403
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)
AC69CE
Mode S Code (Octal)
53064716

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 29, 2002 Accident Substantial Port Alsworth, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was a wind gust.

NTSB ANC02LA085
Aug 4, 1996 Accident Substantial TYONEK, AK
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper approach to landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around.

NTSB ANC96LA116