Single-engine piston

N6981B

Piper PA-18

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
18-5103
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
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Registration record

N6981B on the FAA register

Type
Piper PA-18
Serial
18-5103
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
2023-03-29
Airworthiness date
1956-06-20
Registration expires
2030-03-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A94AEB
Mode S (octal)
52245353
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

  • 2030-03-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2023-03-29
    Certificate of registration issued as N6981B.
  • 2002-09-02
    Accident at Anchorage, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1990-04-01
    Accident at Kodiak, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1980-08-31
    Accident at Big Lake,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1956-06-20
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
Overview

About N6981B

N6981B is a Piper PA-18, serial number 18-5103. It is registered to an individual in Wasilla, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on March 29, 2023 and expires on March 31, 2030.

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 148 knots and a range of about 603 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated June 20, 1956.

N6981B has 3 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-18 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2002-09-02 Accident · Anchorage, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC02LA112
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a remote airstrip, and his failure to perform a go-around that resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the strip. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of a tailwind condition, and a wet landing surface.
1990-04-01 Accident · Kodiak, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC90LA048
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER OBSTACLE CLEARANCE ALTITUDE DURING HIS FINAL APPROACH.
1980-08-31 Accident · Big Lake,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3388
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: APRX 800FT FM DEP POINT.FLOAT EQUIPPED.

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.