Aircraft Description
N9071D is a Piper PA-18A 150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sturgis Richard G in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 17, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on January 17, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N9071D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC8BAC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9071D was last updated on January 17, 2025. 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 N9071D. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2005 | ANC05LA036 | Substantial | None | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in ski assembly damage during the takeoff run from a frozen, snow-covered lake, and subsequent nose over during an emergency landing. Factors contributing to the accident were an overload failure of the ski tip retaining assembly, and a hidden obstruction on the surface of the lake. |
| May 20, 1990 | MKC90LA113 | Substantial | None | FUEL CONTAMINATION AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT. |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in ski assembly damage during the takeoff run from a frozen, snow-covered lake, and subsequent nose over during an emergency landing. Factors contributing to the accident were an overload failure of the ski tip retaining assembly, and a hidden obstruction on the surface of the lake.
FUEL CONTAMINATION AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT.
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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