Aircraft Description
N1386A is a 1951 Piper PA-18-125, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to State of Alaska in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 9, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2008. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N1386A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A09C14 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1386A was last updated on June 16, 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 N1386A. 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 (4)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2017 | ANC18CA017 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s improper decision to contact an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Sep 23, 2003 | ANC03LA124 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in an overrun and nose down. Factors contributing to the accident were gusty winds, and restricted aileron control movement. |
| Aug 14, 1999 | ANC99LA113 | Substantial | None | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Jun 26, 1997 | ANC97LA091 | Substantial | Minor | water contamination in the fuel, the second pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation to ensure all water was drained from the airplane fuel tanks, and inadequate supervision by the first pilot (CFI). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
The pilot’s improper decision to contact an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in an overrun and nose down. Factors contributing to the accident were gusty winds, and restricted aileron control movement.
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
water contamination in the fuel, the second pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation to ensure all water was drained from the airplane fuel tanks, and inadequate supervision by the first pilot (CFI). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC