N13973 — 1972 Piper PA-18-150
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026
N13973 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18-8985
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-18-150
- Year
- 1972
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Rs Specialties Llc — Anchorage, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot inadvertently switched off the engine magnetos during short final approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches in the cabin.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Piper PA-18-150).
- Apr 7, 2016registered — Rs Specialties Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N13973 been in an accident?
- Yes. N13973 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N13973?
- N13973 is a 1972 Piper PA-18-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-8985.
- Who is N13973 registered to?
- N13973 is registered to Rs Specialties Llc of Anchorage, AK. Registration status: active.
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