Flight Tracker
N9071D
PIPER PA-18A 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
STURGIS RICHARD G
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WASILLA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 17, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Apr 17, 1958
Expires
Jan 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A 150
Year
-
Serial Number
18-6437
Seats
1
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)
AC8BAC
Mode S Code (Octal)
53105654

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

Feb 16, 2005 Accident Substantial Talkeetna, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in ski assembly damage during the takeoff run from a frozen, snow-covered lake, and subsequent nose over during an emergency landing. Factors contributing to the accident were an overload failure of the ski tip retaining assembly, and a hidden obstruction on the surface of the lake.

NTSB ANC05LA036
May 20, 1990 Accident Substantial CREVE COEUR, MO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

FUEL CONTAMINATION AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT.

NTSB MKC90LA113