Has N31BA been in an accident?

Yes. N31BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N31BA?

N31BA is a 1965 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-2673.

N31BA — 1965 Piper PA-28-180

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N31BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-2673
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-180
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR14CA013Oct 11, 2013Cody, WYSerious
A loss of engine power during climb to cruise for reasons that could not be determined due to no postaccident examination.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Piper PA-28-180).

Jun 21, 2017deregistered — Betzold James E

Frequently asked

Has N31BA been in an accident?: Yes. N31BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N31BA?: N31BA is a 1965 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-2673.

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