N5489H — 1950 Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N5489H 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 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18-80
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-18-105 SPECIAL
- Year
- 1950
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-235 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Mcmahan Charles B — Gakona, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s decision to initiate a flight with a failed mixture control cable which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1950 Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL).
- Sep 27, 2000registered — Mcmahan Charles B
Frequently asked
- Has N5489H been in an accident?
- Yes. N5489H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N5489H?
- N5489H is a 1950 Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-80.
- Who is N5489H registered to?
- N5489H is registered to Mcmahan Charles B of Gakona, AK. Registration status: active.
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