Aircraft Description
N33170 is a 1975 Piper PA-28-180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Atlanta Sky Signs LLC in Sharpsburg, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 31, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on September 13, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N33170 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A39CEC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N33170 was last updated on September 13, 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 N33170. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2003 | SEA03LA177 | Substantial | None | The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 18, 2002 | DEN03LA009 | Substantial | None | fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue the flight without stopping for fuel. |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue the flight without stopping for fuel.
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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