Single-engine piston

N4589M

1947 Piper PA-11

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1947
Serial
11-92
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental C85 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Co-owned · sign in to see
Based
Deer Trail, CO
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Registration record

N4589M on the FAA register

Type
1947 Piper PA-11
Serial
11-92
Engines
Continental C85 series
Registered owner
Co-owned — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Deer Trail, CO
Certificate issued
2012-02-15
Airworthiness date
1955-10-29
Registration expires
2028-02-29
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A59373
Mode S (octal)
51311563
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

  • 2028-02-29
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2012-09-10
    Accident at Ft. Morgan, CO; damage: substantial.
  • 2012-02-15
    Certificate of registration issued as N4589M.
  • 1995-12-12
    Accident at Delta Junction, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1955-10-29
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
  • 1947
    Manufactured (1947).
Overview

About N4589M

N4589M is a 1947 Piper PA-11, serial number 11-92. It is registered to co-owners in Deer Trail, Colorado. The current certificate of registration was issued on February 15, 2012 and expires on February 29, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental C85 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 standard category, dated October 29, 1955.

N4589M 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-11 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2012-09-10 Accident · Ft. Morgan, CO Damage: Substantial NTSB · CEN12CA641
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-11
Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control during landing after encountering an unexpected wind gust.
1995-12-12 Accident · Delta Junction, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC96LA022
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-11
Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, and his improper in flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswinds and associated turbulence.

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.