Flight Tracker
N8997W
1964 PIPER PA-28-235
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
DOCKERS ELITE AVIATION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
TOWANDA, KS
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 31, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Dec 1, 1964
Expires
Aug 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-235
Year
1964
Serial Number
28-10579
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
107 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 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)
AC6A25
Mode S Code (Octal)
53065045

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

Jan 20, 2025 Accident Substantial Mount Vernon, IL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

NTSB CEN25LA085