Single-engine piston

N5408Y

1964 Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Registered 8 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1964
Serial
18-8171
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O&VO-360 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Lovettsville, VA
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Registration record

N5408Y on the FAA register

Type
1964 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-8171
Engines
Lycoming O&VO-360 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Lovettsville, VA
Certificate issued
2021-07-01
Airworthiness date
1980-07-16
Registration expires
2028-07-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A6DB73
Mode S (octal)
51555563
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

  • 2028-07-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2021-07-01
    Certificate of registration issued as N5408Y.
  • 2019-09-23
    Accident at Skwentna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2016-08-19
    Accident at Palmer, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2008-06-22
    Accident at Skwentna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2005-06-11
    Accident at Pamler, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2002-03-28
    Accident at Chickaloon, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1984-06-24
    Accident at Bear Creek, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1980-07-16
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 1973-10-01
    Accident at Nondalton,Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1967-03-06
    Accident at Mcgrath, Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1964
    Manufactured (1964).
Overview

About N5408Y

N5408Y is a 1964 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-8171. It is registered to an individual in Lovettsville, Virginia. The current certificate of registration was issued on July 1, 2021 and expires on July 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O&VO-360 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 (normal), dated July 16, 1980.

N5408Y has 8 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

2019-09-23 Accident · Skwentna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · GAA19CA564
Reported aircraft: Piper PA18
Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface covered with standing water, which resulted in a noseover.
2016-08-19 Accident · Palmer, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · GAA16CA440
Reported aircraft: Piper PA 18-150
Probable cause: The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
2008-06-22 Accident · Skwentna, AK Damage: Substantial Serious injury NTSB · ANC08LA075
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and liftoff, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground.
2005-06-11 Accident · Pamler, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC05CA084
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind and diminished braking capability.
2002-03-28 Accident · Chickaloon, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC02LA027
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the instructor. Factors associated with the accident are the snow-covered runway and the loss of directional control by the student pilot.
1984-06-24 Accident · Bear Creek, AK Damage: Substantial Minor injury NTSB · ANC84LA102
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-180
1973-10-01 Accident · Nondalton,Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3273
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
1967-03-06 Accident · Mcgrath, Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 2 0392
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: GUSTING TO 47 KTS.

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.