Single-engine piston

N7494K

1950 Piper PA-20

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1950
Serial
20-409
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-290 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Kalispell, MT
Registration record

N7494K on the FAA register

Type
1950 Piper PA-20
Serial
20-409
Engines
Lycoming O-290 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Kalispell, MT
Certificate issued
2011-03-02
Airworthiness date
1955-11-19
Registration expires
2030-03-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
AA16E7
Mode S (octal)
52413347
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

  • 2030-03-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2011-03-02
    Certificate of registration issued as N7494K.
  • 2006-06-06
    Accident at Salt Lake City, UT; damage: substantial.
  • 1977-02-13
    Accident at Shreveport,La, 18; damage: substantial.
  • 1955-11-19
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
  • 1950
    Manufactured (1950).
Overview

About N7494K

N7494K is a 1950 Piper PA-20, serial number 20-409. It is registered to an individual in Kalispell, Montana. The current certificate of registration was issued on March 2, 2011 and expires on March 31, 2030.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-290 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 November 19, 1955.

N7494K 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-20 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2006-06-06 Accident · Salt Lake City, UT Damage: Substantial NTSB · SEA06CA113
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-20
Probable cause: An improper flare and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing which resulted in the aircraft nosing over. Delayed remedial action was a factor.
1977-02-13 Accident · Shreveport,La, 18 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 0127
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-20

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.