N30997 — 1978 Piper PA-28-181
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026
N30997 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failed piston pin plug, which resulted in engine oil contamination and subsequent oil starvation. Contributing to the loss of power was the failure of maintenance personnel to identify contaminants produced by the failing plug during the last oil filter inspection.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Piper PA-28-181).
- Jun 18, 2013deregistered — Grohs Dihl
Frequently asked
- Has N30997 been in an accident?
- Yes. N30997 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N30997?
- N30997 is a 1978 Piper PA-28-181 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7890460.
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