Single-engine piston

N8996Y

1974 Piper Super Cub

Not current (FAA status N) 4 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1974
Serial
18-7409138
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Not current (FAA status N)
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Lyngby, DK
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Registration record

N8996Y on the FAA register

Type
1974 Piper Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-7409138
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Lyngby, DK
Certificate issued
2016-12-15
Airworthiness date
1974-10-01
Registration expires
2029-12-31
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
AC6A04
Mode S (octal)
53065004
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
450 nm
Cruise (type)
97 kt
Status
Not current (FAA status N)
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-12-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2021-07-01
    Accident at Talkeetna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2016-12-15
    Certificate of registration issued as N8996Y.
  • 2015-10-02
    Accident at Talkeetna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1980-06-01
    Accident at Willow,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1976-09-05
    Accident at Baird Mts,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1974-10-01
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
Overview

About N8996Y

N8996Y is a 1974 Piper Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-7409138. It is registered to an individual in Lyngby. The current certificate of registration was issued on December 15, 2016 and expires on December 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 multiple category, dated October 1, 1974.

N8996Y has 4 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

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Safety record

Accident & incident history

2021-07-01 Accident · Talkeetna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC21LA054
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
Probable cause: The pilot s excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor s inadequate supervision and the gusty tailwind conditions.
2015-10-02 Accident · Talkeetna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · GAA16CA004
Reported aircraft: Piper PA 18-150
Probable cause: The pilot's excessive brake application during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
1980-06-01 Accident · Willow,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2350
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: N.
1976-09-05 Accident · Baird Mts,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3141
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18

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.