Aircraft Description
N1961P is a 1955 Piper PA-18-150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wainwright Charles W in Portland, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 6, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 8, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N1961P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A180FE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1961P was last updated on August 4, 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 N1961P. 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 12, 1997 | ANC97LA102 | Substantial | None | water contamination of the fuel supply. Soft, unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing were factors. |
| Jun 24, 1989 | CHI89LA120 | Substantial | Minor | FUEL STARVATION FROM IMPROPER MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL SELECTOR BY THE PILOT AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DURING THE ATTEMPTED ENGINE RESTART. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT AND THE TERRAIN CONDITION (BARLEY CROP). |
water contamination of the fuel supply. Soft, unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing were factors.
FUEL STARVATION FROM IMPROPER MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL SELECTOR BY THE PILOT AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DURING THE ATTEMPTED ENGINE RESTART. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT AND THE TERRAIN CONDITION (BARLEY CROP).
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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