N8589D — 1957 Piper PA-18
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N8589D 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 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18-6249
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-18
- Year
- 1957
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Ama/expr Unknown Eng
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Ohms Jacob — Girdwood, AK
Accident & incident history
The improper installation of the flight control stick, which resulted in separation of the flight control stick from the stick stub assembly and an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1957 Piper PA-18).
- Jul 12, 2023registered — Ohms Jacob
Frequently asked
- Has N8589D been in an accident?
- Yes. N8589D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
- What kind of aircraft is N8589D?
- N8589D is a 1957 Piper PA-18 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-6249.
- Who is N8589D registered to?
- N8589D is registered to Ohms Jacob of Girdwood, AK. Registration status: active.
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