N6983B — Piper PA-18A 150
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N6983B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18-5105
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-18A 150
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Wiltz Paul E — Opelousas, LA
Accident & incident history
The failure of the right horizontal stabilizer during takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved stabilizer frame and failure of maintenance personnel to identify deterioration of the stabilizer during routine maintenance.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-18A 150).
- Apr 15, 2023registered — Wiltz Paul E
Frequently asked
- Has N6983B been in an accident?
- Yes. N6983B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
- What kind of aircraft is N6983B?
- N6983B is a Piper PA-18A 150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-5105.
- Who is N6983B registered to?
- N6983B is registered to Wiltz Paul E of Opelousas, LA. Registration status: active.
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