Has N1231C been in an accident?

Yes. N1231C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N1231C?

N1231C is a 1953 Piper PA-20-135 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 20-967.

Has N1231C been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N1231C (WPR22LA238) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N1231C — 1953 Piper PA-20-135

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026

N1231C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 20-967
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-20-135
Year: 1953
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-290 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR22LA238Jun 27, 2022Challis, IDFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's turn towards rising terrain with limited climb performance and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from terrain that resulted in an impact with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1953 Piper PA-20-135).

Mar 4, 2023deregistered — Humphrey Neal R

Frequently asked

Has N1231C been in an accident?: Yes. N1231C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N1231C?: N1231C is a 1953 Piper PA-20-135 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 20-967.
Has N1231C been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N1231C (WPR22LA238) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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