Single-engine piston

N4409M

1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1947
Serial
12-3361
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Roseville, MN
Registration record

N4409M on the FAA register

Type
1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Serial
12-3361
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Roseville, MN
Certificate issued
2023-02-14
Airworthiness date
2000-07-06
Registration expires
2030-02-28
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A54E3C
Mode S (octal)
51247074
Seats (type)
3
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
360 nm
Cruise (type)
91 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2030-02-28
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2023-02-14
    Certificate of registration issued as N4409M.
  • 2004-09-25
    Accident at Nenana, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2000-07-06
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1965-09-23
    Accident at Fairbanks Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1947
    Manufactured (1947).
Overview

About N4409M

N4409M is a 1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, serial number 12-3361. It is registered to an individual in Roseville, Minnesota. The current certificate of registration was issued on February 14, 2023 and expires on February 28, 2030.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 3 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 91 knots and a range of about 360 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is multiple category, dated July 6, 2000.

N4409M has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
91 kt
Range
360 nm
Power / thrust (each)
100
Takeoff over 50 ft
720 ft
Landing over 50 ft
470 ft
Fuel burn
6 gph

Published figures for the Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2004-09-25 Accident · Nenana, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC04LA120
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-12
Probable cause: The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and hard landing.
1965-09-23 Accident · Fairbanks Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2736
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-12

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.