Single-engine piston

N9877D

1959 Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1959
Serial
18-6899
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Eagle River, AK
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Registration record

N9877D on the FAA register

Type
1959 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-6899
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Eagle River, AK
Certificate issued
2016-07-11
Airworthiness date
1960-08-18
Registration expires
2029-07-31
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
ADC876
Mode S (octal)
53344166
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).
  • 2016-07-11
    Certificate of registration issued as N9877D.
  • 2014-09-13
    Accident at Aniak, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2003-05-16
    Accident at Aniak, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1960-08-18
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1959
    Manufactured (1959).
Overview

About N9877D

N9877D is a 1959 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-6899. It is registered to an individual in Eagle River, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on July 11, 2016 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 multiple category, dated August 18, 1960.

N9877D 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 PA-18 Super Cub type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2014-09-13 Accident · Aniak, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC14CA080
Reported aircraft: Piper PA 18-150
Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a separation of the wheel axle, resulting in a collision with terrain.
2003-05-16 Accident · Aniak, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC03LA049
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-160
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.

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.