Aircraft Description
N5947D is a 1956 Piper PA-22-150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Payne David J in Eagle River, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 19, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 11, 1981. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5947D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7AF94 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5947D 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 N5947D. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2005 | ANC06CA003 | Substantial | None | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an on ground encounter with a river during an aborted takeoff. |
| Mar 22, 1992 | ANC92LA050 | Substantial | None | INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ICY AND SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION. |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an on ground encounter with a river during an aborted takeoff.
INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ICY AND SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION.
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC