N8976D — 1956 Piper PA-18A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N8976D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18-4887
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-18A
- Year
- 1956
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Williams Aircraft Llc — Anchorage, AK
Accident & incident history
The student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1956 Piper PA-18A).
- Jan 14, 2016registered — Williams Aircraft Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N8976D been in an accident?
- Yes. N8976D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N8976D?
- N8976D is a 1956 Piper PA-18A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-4887.
- Who is N8976D registered to?
- N8976D is registered to Williams Aircraft Llc of Anchorage, AK. Registration status: active.
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