Single-engine piston

N8918Y

1973 Piper Super Cub

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1973
Serial
18-7409036
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Anchorage, AK
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Registration record

N8918Y on the FAA register

Type
1973 Piper Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-7409036
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Anchorage, AK
Certificate issued
2007-02-08
Airworthiness date
—
Registration expires
2029-07-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
AC4C92
Mode S (octal)
53046222
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

  • 2029-07-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2007-02-08
    Certificate of registration issued as N8918Y.
  • 2004-07-05
    Accident at Chugiak, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1999-10-19
    Accident at Seward, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1973
    Manufactured (1973).
Overview

About N8918Y

N8918Y is a 1973 Piper Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-7409036. It is registered to an individual in Anchorage, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on February 8, 2007 and expires on July 31, 2029.

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 standard category.

N8918Y has 2 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 Super Cub type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition. Piper Super Cub specs, prices and for-sale inventory →

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2004-07-05 Accident · Chugiak, AK Damage: Substantial Minor injury NTSB · ANC04LA073
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-160
Probable cause: The pilot's excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
1999-10-19 Accident · Seward, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC00LA011
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and a downdraft.

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.