Aircraft Description
N3981Z is a 1963 Piper PA-18-150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Seeton Samuel in Casper, WY. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 13, 1989. The registration certificate was issued on February 6, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3981Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A314 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3981Z was last updated on February 6, 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 N3981Z. 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 (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 1998 | MIA98LA226 | Substantial | Minor | The total failure of the left wing forward and aft attachment fitting due to corrosion and fatigue during a banner tow pick-up resulting in a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. |
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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