N78463 — 1947 Piper PA-12
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026
N78463 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 12-1974
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-12
- Year
- 1947
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hedges William P — Iliamna, AK
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the water.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Piper PA-12).
- Jul 28, 2017registered — Hedges William P
- Jul 28, 2017registered — Hedges William P
- Aug 26, 2026deregistered
Frequently asked
- Has N78463 been in an accident?
- Yes. N78463 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N78463?
- N78463 is a 1947 Piper PA-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12-1974.
- Who is N78463 registered to?
- N78463 is registered to Hedges William P of Iliamna, AK. Registration status: active.
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