N8979D — 1975 Piper PA-18-150

Aircraft record

Serial number

18-7509053

Manufacturer

Piper

Model

PA-18-150

Year

1975

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Lycoming O-320 Series

Registration

Active

Registered to

Burnett Kris W — Anchorage, AK

View the FAA registry record for N8979D →

Accident & incident history

1. ANC25LA075Jul 11, 2025Palmer, AKNo injuries

   The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.

2. ANC14CA063Aug 11, 2014Talkeetna, AKMinor

   The pilots excessive use of the airplanes brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the training flight.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1975 Piper PA-18-150).

1. Jul 23, 2025registered — Burnett Kris W

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N8979D was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1975 Piper PA-18-150 above.

• until Apr 7, 1961Piper PA-18-150 (s/n 18-6421)

Frequently asked

Has N8979D been in an accident?

Yes. N8979D appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2025.

What kind of aircraft is N8979D?

N8979D is a 1975 Piper PA-18-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-7509053.

Who is N8979D registered to?

N8979D is registered to Burnett Kris W of Anchorage, AK. Registration status: active.