N243AK — 1989 Piper PA-18-150
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N243AK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2024, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1809010
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-18-150
- Year
- 1989
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hilwig Kara — Wasilla, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot's improper landing flare and an improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of directional control, and a subsequent nose over.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1989 Piper PA-18-150).
- Apr 12, 2018registered — Hilwig Kara
Frequently asked
- Has N243AK been in an accident?
- Yes. N243AK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.
- What kind of aircraft is N243AK?
- N243AK is a 1989 Piper PA-18-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1809010.
- Who is N243AK registered to?
- N243AK is registered to Hilwig Kara of Wasilla, AK. Registration status: active.
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