N8281C — 1954 Piper PA-18A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N8281C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18-3689
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-18A
- Year
- 1954
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming O-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Thomas Ken C — Fairbanks, AK
Accident & incident history
The passenger inadvertently interfered with the rudder control pedal, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1954 Piper PA-18A).
- Dec 13, 1989registered — Thomas Ken C
Frequently asked
- Has N8281C been in an accident?
- Yes. N8281C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N8281C?
- N8281C is a 1954 Piper PA-18A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-3689.
- Who is N8281C registered to?
- N8281C is registered to Thomas Ken C of Fairbanks, AK. Registration status: active.
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