N1177X

N1177X is a Piper Turbo Dakota, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by MELTON AVIATION LLC. SkyMeter has tracked 100 flights totalling 78 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is KTKI to KTKI. Service window in our records spans 304 days. Of those flights, 18 (18.0%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Piper Turbo Dakota has a 35 ft wingspan, a maximum takeoff weight of 3,000 lb.

About the Piper Turbo Dakota

The Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee is a four-seat, single-engine trainer that became one of general aviation's most successful designs after its introduction in 1964. Built as an economical alternative to the higher-performance Cherokee 180, the 140 variant features a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320 engine and a simplified panel that made it ideal for flight schools and private owners seeking affordable fixed-gear reliability. Piper produced the Cherokee 140 through 1977, with more than 10,000 PA-28 family airframes delivered across all variants, cementing the type's reputation as a docile, forgiving trainer that could also serve as a capable cross-country tourer for small families.

The Cherokee's low-wing configuration, all-metal construction, and wide cabin offered a different flying experience than the high-wing Cessna 172, and many pilots earned their private certificates in the 140's roomy cockpit. With a cruise speed around 108 knots and a range of roughly 400 nautical miles, the PA-28-140 remains a common sight at airports across North America, prized for its straightforward systems, reasonable operating costs, and gentle stall characteristics. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.