Aircraft Description
N721JW is a 1989 Piper PA-18-150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blue Water Aviation INC in Jupiter, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 6, 1989. The registration certificate was issued on November 1, 2013. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N721JW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A820 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N721JW was last updated on September 15, 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 N721JW. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2005 | SEA05LA147 | Substantial | None | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control after the aircraft's right main gear contacted a small dirt mound during the takeoff roll at the remote grass airstrip. Factors include the pilot's failure to walk the length of the runway during his pre-flight preparation to insure that it was clear of objects, a hidden object on the takeoff surface (the mound), high vegetation on the runway surface, and trees near the side borders of the airstrip. |
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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