N8996Y — 1974 Piper PA-18-150
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N8996Y appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18-7409138
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-18-150
- Year
- 1974
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Johnk Thomas — Lyngby, null
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and the gusty tailwind conditions.
The pilot's excessive brake application during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Piper PA-18-150).
- Dec 15, 2016registered — Johnk Thomas
Frequently asked
- Has N8996Y been in an accident?
- Yes. N8996Y appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N8996Y?
- N8996Y is a 1974 Piper PA-18-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-7409138.
- Who is N8996Y registered to?
- N8996Y is registered to Johnk Thomas. Registration status: active.
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