# N4018H: 1947 Piper PA-12, registration cancelled 2018-10-23

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: October 23, 2018
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Piper PA-12](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-12) (registry code 7101202)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-780](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-780), [TCDS E-223](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-223) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 12-3446
- Year built: 1947
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Certificate issued: May 18, 2015
- Last registry action: May 18, 2015
- Mode S code: A4B3D0
- Owners when cancelled: [Jones Kenneth R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20KENNETH%20R), [Jones Valerie J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20VALERIE%20J)
- Location: [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 61.4405° N, 149.9371° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99623, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4018H
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4018H
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4018H-2018-10-23

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Piper PA-12: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-12.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC17LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA033), Jun 17, 2017: Piper PA 12 (N4018H), Skwentna, AK, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly secure the external load, which resulted in the load shifting during flight, interference with the water rudder cable, and a subsequent loss of control
- [NTSB SEA77DYA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYA23), Jun 4, 1977: Piper PA-12 (N4018H), Marsing, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA7KDYA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA7KDYA40), May 11, 1975: Piper PA-12 (N4018H), Homedale, ID, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20170617005929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170617005929A), Jun 17, 2017: Piper PA-12 (N4018H), Skwentna, AK, Substantial damage. Departed from private lake near houston, Alaska with intent to land on indian creek. Pilot was attempting to land to the south with winds from the south. Pilot…
- [Incident 19790102000709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790102000709I), Jan 2, 1979: Piper PA12 (N4018H), Mud Lake, ID. Loss of oil due to stopped up (ice) oil breather pipe.
- [Accident 19770604014319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770604014319A), Jun 4, 1977: Piper PA12 (N4018H), Marsing, ID, Destroyed. Struck wires at low alt over snake river. Lndd in river.
- [Accident 19750511011559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750511011559A), May 11, 1975: Piper PA12 (N4018H), Homedale, ID, Substantial damage. Attmptd go arnd with carb heat on. Gusting to 20K.

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