Aircraft Description
N1277A is a 1951 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wagner Tyler M in Sitka, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 5, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 12, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N1277A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A07101 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1277A was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1277A. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2020 | ANC20CA080 | Substantial | None | The pilot's improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface that had standing water, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. |
| Aug 19, 2002 | SEA02LA160 | Substantial | None | A warped right brake disc resulting in a veer to the right during the landing roll, and the aircraft's subsequent collision with a fence. A contributing factor was the fence. |
The pilot's improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface that had standing water, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
A warped right brake disc resulting in a veer to the right during the landing roll, and the aircraft's subsequent collision with a fence. A contributing factor was the fence.
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC