Has N4707M been in an accident?

Yes. N4707M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N4707M?

N4707M is a 1947 Piper PA-11 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11-216.

Has N4707M been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N4707M (CEN16LA310) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N4707M — 1947 Piper PA-11

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N4707M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 11-216
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-11
Year: 1947
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16LA310Aug 5, 2016Indianola, IAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being operated above its maximum gross weight, degraded its climb performance, and led to an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Piper PA-11).

Jan 18, 2017deregistered — Agri-flite Inc

Frequently asked

Has N4707M been in an accident?: Yes. N4707M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N4707M?: N4707M is a 1947 Piper PA-11 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11-216.
Has N4707M been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N4707M (CEN16LA310) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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