N3797Z — Piper PA-18-150

Aircraft record

Serial number

18-7492

Manufacturer

Piper

Model

PA-18-150

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Lycoming O-360-a2a

Registration

Active

Registered to

Merriner Scott L — Anchorage, AK

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Accident & incident history

1. ANC25LA120Sep 14, 2025St Mary's, AKNo injuries

   The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, from a short off-airport strip, which degraded the climb performance of the airplane and led to impact with trees at the end of the strip.

2. GAA17CA569Sep 25, 2017Beluga, AKNo injuries

   The pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control due to an encounter with a tailwind gust after the airplane had stopped, which resulted in a nose-over.

3. ANC10CA008Nov 14, 2009Anchorage, AKNo injuries

   The pilot's decision to land and attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable off-airport site.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-18-150).

1. Apr 12, 2005registered — Merriner Scott L

Frequently asked

Has N3797Z been in an accident?

Yes. N3797Z appears in 3 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2025.

What kind of aircraft is N3797Z?

N3797Z is a Piper PA-18-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-7492.

Who is N3797Z registered to?

N3797Z is registered to Merriner Scott L of Anchorage, AK. Registration status: active.