N5779D — 1956 Piper PA-18A 150
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N5779D 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 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18-5295
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-18A 150
- Year
- 1956
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Altenburg Scott J — Anchorage, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a rock damaging the empennage.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1956 Piper PA-18A 150).
- Apr 8, 2014registered — Altenburg Scott J
Frequently asked
- Has N5779D been in an accident?
- Yes. N5779D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N5779D?
- N5779D is a 1956 Piper PA-18A 150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-5295.
- Who is N5779D registered to?
- N5779D is registered to Altenburg Scott J of Anchorage, AK. Registration status: active.
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