Single-engine piston

N234T

1953 Piper Super Cub PA-18-105

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1953
Serial
18-2348
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-290 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Palmer, AK
Registration record

N234T on the FAA register

Type
1953 Piper Super Cub PA-18-105 (FAA: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL)
Serial
18-2348
Engines
Lycoming O-290 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Palmer, AK
Certificate issued
2016-08-25
Airworthiness date
1956-05-25
Registration expires
2029-08-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A21905
Mode S (octal)
50414405
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
450 nm
Cruise (type)
97 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-08-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2016-08-25
    Certificate of registration issued as N234T.
  • 2014-05-26
    Accident at Anchorage, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1975-10-12
    Accident at Anchorage,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1972-07-02
    Accident at Adairsville,Ga, 10; damage: substantial.
  • 1956-05-25
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
  • 1953
    Manufactured (1953).
Overview

About N234T

N234T is a 1953 Piper Super Cub PA-18-105 (FAA model PA-18-105 SPECIAL), serial number 18-2348. It is registered to an individual in Palmer, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on August 25, 2016 and expires on August 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 97 knots and a range of about 450 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated May 25, 1956.

N234T has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
97 kt
Range
450 nm
Power / thrust (each)
125
Takeoff over 50 ft
650 ft
Landing over 50 ft
725 ft
Fuel burn
8 gph

Published figures for the Piper Super Cub PA-18-105 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2014-05-26 Accident · Anchorage, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC14CA029
Reported aircraft: Piper PA 18-105 Special
Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during landing roll on a rough, grass airstrip in gusting wind.
1975-10-12 Accident · Anchorage,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3709
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: E HAD BEEN REPOSITIONED,NOT IAW INSTALL DRAWINGS.
1972-07-02 Accident · Adairsville,Ga, 10 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 4005
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: IN A PASTURE-ROLLING WITH TALL GRASS.

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.