Single-engine piston

N1087A

1951 Piper PA-18

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1951
Serial
18-673
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-290 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Galena, AK
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Registration record

N1087A on the FAA register

Type
1951 Piper PA-18
Serial
18-673
Engines
Lycoming O-290 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Galena, AK
Certificate issued
2022-12-19
Airworthiness date
2004-09-16
Registration expires
2029-12-31
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A025BA
Mode S (octal)
50022672
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
603 nm
Cruise (type)
148 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-12-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2022-12-19
    Certificate of registration issued as N1087A.
  • 2005-05-23
    Accident at Delta Junction, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2004-09-16
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1971-08-19
    Accident at Cantwell,Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1951
    Manufactured (1951).
Overview

About N1087A

N1087A is a 1951 Piper PA-18, serial number 18-673. It is registered to an individual in Galena, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on December 19, 2022 and expires on December 31, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-290 series engine and 2 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 148 knots and a range of about 603 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is multiple category, dated September 16, 2004.

N1087A has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
148 kt
Range
603 nm
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,290 ft
Landing over 50 ft
750 ft
Fuel burn
14 gph

Published figures for the Piper PA-18 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2005-05-23 Accident · Delta Junction, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC05CA080
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an overrun. A factor contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
1971-08-19 Accident · Cantwell,Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3145
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: RED L ENTRD RUTS CTCTD BRUSH AND TREES.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.