Single-engine piston

N7257D

1957 Piper PA-22-150

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1957
Serial
22-5084
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Arctic Aero LLC (LLC)
Based
North Pole, AK
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Registration record

N7257D on the FAA register

Type
1957 Piper PA-22-150
Serial
22-5084
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Arctic Aero LLC
North Pole, AK
Certificate issued
2026-02-21
Airworthiness date
1957-03-29
Registration expires
2033-02-28
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A9B970
Mode S (octal)
52334560
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
603 nm
Cruise (type)
148 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2033-02-28
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2026-02-21
    Certificate of registration issued as N7257D.
  • 2018-06-04
    Accident at Talkeetna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2012-05-14
    Accident at Talkeetna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2006-04-15
    Accident at Birchwood, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1957-03-29
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
Overview

About N7257D

N7257D is a 1957 Piper PA-22-150, serial number 22-5084. The FAA register lists Arctic Aero LLC as the registrant in North Pole, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on February 21, 2026 and expires on February 28, 2033.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 4 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 March 29, 1957.

N7257D 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-22-150 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2018-06-04 Accident · Talkeetna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · GAA18CA324
Reported aircraft: Piper PA 22
Probable cause: The flight instructor s improper landing flare and failure to maintain a proper descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
2012-05-14 Accident · Talkeetna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC12CA039
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-22-150
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.
2006-04-15 Accident · Birchwood, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC06CA045
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-22-150
Probable cause: The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing roll, which resulted in the loss of directional control by the student, a ground-loop, and collapse of the main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was the student's failure to maintain directional control.

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.