N406CD — 2001 Piper PA46-500TP
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
N406CD appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 4697046
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA46-500TP
- Year
- 2001
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- P&w Pt6a Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Gold Sky Llc — Albuquerque, NM
Accident & incident history
The pilots' incorrect activation of the Manual Override Lever, during ground operation, in an attempt to correct a sub-idle speed condition of the engine, resulting in an over-temperature of the CT blades, their subsequent distress and failure of the engine. Contributing to the incident was: The incorrect guidance of the Piper Meridian Pilots' Operating Handbook which, contrary to the engine manufacturer's recommendation, allowed the operation of the Manual Over ride Lever during ground operation.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Piper PA46-500TP).
- Mar 18, 2025registered — Gold Sky Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N406CD been in an accident?
- Yes. N406CD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N406CD?
- N406CD is a 2001 Piper PA46-500TP (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4697046.
- Who is N406CD registered to?
- N406CD is registered to Gold Sky Llc of Albuquerque, NM. Registration status: active.
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