Aircraft Description
N7049K is a Piper PA-20, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Benedict Kelly in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 1, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on December 10, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N7049K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A96707 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7049K was last updated on September 22, 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 N7049K. 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 21, 1997 | ANC98LA005 | Substantial | None | The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Oct 12, 1990 | ANC91LA005 | Substantial | None | INADVERTANT STALL DURING AN ABORTED LANDING. |
The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
INADVERTANT STALL DURING AN ABORTED 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