N2579M — 1946 Piper PA-12
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026
N2579M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 12-946
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-12
- Year
- 1946
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-235 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Barela Peter A — Wasilla, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s loss of control on go-around in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land at a short off-airport landing site with a malfunctioning airspeed indicator.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Piper PA-12).
- Dec 17, 2019registered — Barela Peter A
Frequently asked
- Has N2579M been in an accident?
- Yes. N2579M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N2579M?
- N2579M is a 1946 Piper PA-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12-946.
- Who is N2579M registered to?
- N2579M is registered to Barela Peter A of Wasilla, AK. Registration status: active.
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