Has N500MJ been in an accident?

Yes. N500MJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N500MJ?

N500MJ is a 1978 Piper PA-32RT-300T (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32R-7987051.

Has N500MJ been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N500MJ (CEN18FA368) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N500MJ — 1978 Piper PA-32RT-300T

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N500MJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32R-7987051
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-32RT-300T
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN18FA368Sep 1, 2018St Ignace, MIFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude after takeoff in dark night conditions which resulted in a collision with the water.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Piper PA-32RT-300T).

Oct 2, 2021deregistered — Dague Ronald S

Frequently asked

Has N500MJ been in an accident?: Yes. N500MJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N500MJ?: N500MJ is a 1978 Piper PA-32RT-300T (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32R-7987051.
Has N500MJ been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N500MJ (CEN18FA368) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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