Has N4778M been in an accident?

Yes. N4778M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N4778M?

N4778M is a 1947 Piper PA-11 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11-294.

Has N4778M been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N4778M (ERA09LA503) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N4778M — 1947 Piper PA-11

Deregistered

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

N4778M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 11-294
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-11
Year: 1947
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-200 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09LA503Sep 7, 2009Quincy, FLFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s improper use of flight controls following a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the use of an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 24, 2018deregistered — Cody John

Frequently asked

Has N4778M been in an accident?: Yes. N4778M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N4778M?: N4778M is a 1947 Piper PA-11 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11-294.
Has N4778M been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N4778M (ERA09LA503) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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