Single-engine piston

N3994Z

1963 Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1963
Serial
18-7943
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Wasilla, AK
Registration record

N3994Z on the FAA register

Type
1963 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-7943
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Wasilla, AK
Certificate issued
2020-12-03
Airworthiness date
1967-04-28
Registration expires
2027-12-31
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A4A734
Mode S (octal)
51123464
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

  • 2027-12-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2025-06-03
    Accident at Willow, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2023-11-04
    Accident at Wasilla, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2020-12-03
    Certificate of registration issued as N3994Z.
  • 1967-04-28
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1964-11-25
    Accident at Marfa Tex, 43; damage: substantial.
  • 1963
    Manufactured (1963).
Overview

About N3994Z

N3994Z is a 1963 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-7943. It is registered to an individual in Wasilla, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on December 3, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2027.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 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 multiple category, dated April 28, 1967.

N3994Z 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 PA-18 Super Cub type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2025-06-03 Accident · Willow, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC25LA071
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
Probable cause: The flight instructor s delayed remedial action/lack of supervision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
NTSB report ↗
2023-11-04 Accident · Wasilla, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC24LA002
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
Probable cause: The instructor pilot s delayed action and over application of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.
1964-11-25 Accident · Marfa Tex, 43 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3555
Reported aircraft: Piper PA18

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.