Aircraft Description
N8597D is a 1957 Piper PA-18-150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rwr Air INC in Tol, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 14, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on August 24, 1999. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8597D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABCC18 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8597D was last updated on April 14, 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 N8597D. 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 (5)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2006 | ANC06CA115 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind. |
| Aug 26, 2004 | ANC04LA096 | Substantial | None | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a rock and subsequent main landing gear collapse during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough, uneven terrain. |
| Sep 7, 2003 | ANC03CA110 | Substantial | None | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain. |
| Sep 2, 1994 | ANC94LA129 | Substantial | None | THE WORN CAM SHAFT LOBE AND WORN VALVE LIFTER. |
| Jun 12, 1986 | ANC86LA072 | Substantial | Minor | Pending |
The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a rock and subsequent main landing gear collapse during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough, uneven terrain.
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
THE WORN CAM SHAFT LOBE AND WORN VALVE LIFTER.
Pending
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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