N2791P — 1955 Piper PA-18A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N2791P appears in 3 NTSB accident records (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18-4426
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-18A
- Year
- 1955
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Mccarthy Air Llc — Palmer, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which necessitated a go-around, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain.
The airplane's encounter with a depression while the pilot applied excessive braking during the landing roll on a grass airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.
Fuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, a forced landing on a highway, and subsequent right wing impact with highway signage.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1955 Piper PA-18A).
- May 2, 2023registered — Mccarthy Air Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N2791P been in an accident?
- Yes. N2791P appears in 3 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N2791P?
- N2791P is a 1955 Piper PA-18A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-4426.
- Who is N2791P registered to?
- N2791P is registered to Mccarthy Air Llc of Palmer, AK. Registration status: active.
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