N5478H — 1950 Piper PA-18
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N5478H appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18-70
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-18
- Year
- 1950
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-235 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Panko Jessica E — North Pole, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and impacted with the ground.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1950 Piper PA-18).
- Mar 29, 2023registered — Panko Jessica E
Frequently asked
- Has N5478H been in an accident?
- Yes. N5478H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N5478H?
- N5478H is a 1950 Piper PA-18 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-70.
- Who is N5478H registered to?
- N5478H is registered to Panko Jessica E of North Pole, AK. Registration status: active.
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