Has N1009S been in an accident?

Yes. N1009S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N1009S?

N1009S is a 1968 Piper PA-31-310 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 31-329.

N1009S — 1968 Piper PA-31-310

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N1009S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 31-329
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-31-310
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR11LA401Aug 21, 2011Cabazon, CANo injuries
A total loss of left engine power due to the failure of the aft crankshaft counterweight retaining washer for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Piper PA-31-310).

Jan 28, 2013deregistered — Marc Inc

Frequently asked

Has N1009S been in an accident?: Yes. N1009S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N1009S?: N1009S is a 1968 Piper PA-31-310 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 31-329.

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