Has N42CV been in an accident?

Yes. N42CV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N42CV?

N42CV is a 1980 Piper PA-31T (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 31T-8020067.

Has N42CV been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N42CV (CEN20MA044) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N42CV — 1980 Piper PA-31T

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N42CV appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, 5 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 31T-8020067
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-31T
Year: 1980
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: U/a Canada Pt6a-27-28
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN20MA044Dec 28, 2019Lafayette, LAFatal · 5 fatal
The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb in instrument meteorological conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Piper PA-31T).

Jan 8, 2022deregistered — Cheyenne Partners Llc

Frequently asked

Has N42CV been in an accident?: Yes. N42CV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N42CV?: N42CV is a 1980 Piper PA-31T (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 31T-8020067.
Has N42CV been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N42CV (CEN20MA044) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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