N3897Z — Piper PA-18-150
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N3897Z appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18-7788
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-18-150
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Ward Joseph Delon — Wasilla, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, resulting in a nose over.
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-18-150).
- Jan 14, 2025registered — Ward Joseph Delon
Frequently asked
- Has N3897Z been in an accident?
- Yes. N3897Z appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N3897Z?
- N3897Z is a Piper PA-18-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-7788.
- Who is N3897Z registered to?
- N3897Z is registered to Ward Joseph Delon of Wasilla, AK. Registration status: active.
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