Has N401WS been in an accident?

Yes. N401WS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N401WS?

N401WS is a 2002 Piaggio P180 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 1057.

N401WS — 2002 Piaggio P180

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N401WS 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 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1057
Manufacturer: Piaggio
Model: P180
Year: 2002
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P&w Canada Pt6a-66
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN13FA038Oct 31, 2012Boyne City, MINo injuries
The select/bypass valve's failure to seal correctly because of improper shimming, which resulted in an uncommanded and uncontrollable left turn during landing. Contributing to the accident was the overhaul facility's improper overhaul of the steering manifold.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2002 Piaggio P180).

Mar 2, 2018deregistered — Turbine Engine Support Llc

Frequently asked

Has N401WS been in an accident?: Yes. N401WS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N401WS?: N401WS is a 2002 Piaggio P180 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 1057.

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