N316MA — 1976 Piper PA-32-300
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N316MA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 32-7640112
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-32-300
- Year
- 1976
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Blue Side Up Inc — Wilmington, DE
Accident & incident history
The pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in collision with an obstacle during takeoff from a turf runway that was not long enough for the given conditions.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Piper PA-32-300).
- Mar 14, 2022registered — Blue Side Up Inc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N316MA was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1976 Piper PA-32-300 above.
- until Mar 19, 20122003 Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA 40 (s/n 40.287)
- until Apr 28, 2000Cessna 550 (s/n 550-0907)
Frequently asked
- Has N316MA been in an accident?
- Yes. N316MA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N316MA?
- N316MA is a 1976 Piper PA-32-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-7640112.
- Who is N316MA registered to?
- N316MA is registered to Blue Side Up Inc of Wilmington, DE. Registration status: active.
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