Has N30DC been in an accident?

Yes. N30DC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N30DC?

N30DC is a 1974 Piper PA-31-310 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 31-7401267.

N30DC — 1974 Piper PA-31-310

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N30DC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 31-7401267
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-31-310
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12LA165Jan 28, 2012Palm Beach, FLNo injuries
The pilot’s in-flight misjudgment of fuel remaining resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate fuel quantity for the flight for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident investigation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Piper PA-31-310).

Apr 27, 2012deregistered — Secure Aviation Inc

Frequently asked

Has N30DC been in an accident?: Yes. N30DC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N30DC?: N30DC is a 1974 Piper PA-31-310 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 31-7401267.

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