Single-engine piston

N5760D

1956 Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1956
Serial
18-5262
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Bethel, AK
Registration record

N5760D on the FAA register

Type
1956 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-5262
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Bethel, AK
Certificate issued
2024-11-07
Airworthiness date
2018-08-16
Registration expires
2031-11-30
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A7670F
Mode S (octal)
51663417
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

  • 2031-11-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2024-11-07
    Certificate of registration issued as N5760D.
  • 2018-08-16
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 2004-10-08
    Accident at Anchorage, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1996-05-14
    Accident at Big Lake, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1970-05-16
    Accident at Laporte,Minn, 23; damage: substantial.
  • 1956
    Manufactured (1956).
Overview

About N5760D

N5760D is a 1956 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-5262. It is registered to an individual in Bethel, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on November 7, 2024 and expires on November 30, 2031.

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 August 16, 2018.

N5760D 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

2004-10-08 Accident · Anchorage, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC05LA001
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
Probable cause: The inadequate and unapproved design of the main landing gear assembly by the manufacturer, which resulted in a failure of the main landing gear during landing, and structural damage to the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's misjudged flare.
1996-05-14 Accident · Big Lake, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC96LA071
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
Probable cause: the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain clearance from trees after encountering gusty crosswind conditions. The wind condition and close proximity of trees were related factors.
1970-05-16 Accident · Laporte,Minn, 23 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2112
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: LONG,SURROUNDED BY TREES.FULL FLAP LDG.GUSTING 25K

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.