N1258C — 1953 Piper PA-18-135

Aircraft record

Serial number

18-2497

Manufacturer

Piper

Model

PA-18-135

Year

1953

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Lycoming 0-320 Series

Registration

Active

Registered to

Smith Samuel Richard — Seward, AK

View the FAA registry record for N1258C →

Accident & incident history

1. GAA17CA275May 11, 2017Seward, AKSerious

   The flight instructor's incorrect brake application during a high-speed taxi with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.

2. GAA16CA264May 22, 2016Seward, AKNo injuries

   The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain proper airspeed and descent rate, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse.

3. ANC11CA076Aug 13, 2011Coldfoot, AKMinor

   The pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1953 Piper PA-18-135).

1. Aug 13, 2023registered — Smith Samuel Richard

Frequently asked

Has N1258C been in an accident?

Yes. N1258C appears in 3 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N1258C?

N1258C is a 1953 Piper PA-18-135 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-2497.

Who is N1258C registered to?

N1258C is registered to Smith Samuel Richard of Seward, AK. Registration status: active.