Has N57740 been in an accident?

Yes. N57740 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N57740?

N57740 is a 1976 Piper PA-36-285 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36-7660055.

N57740 — 1976 Piper PA-36-285

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N57740 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 36-7660055
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-36-285
Year: 1976
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-720
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09LA023Oct 18, 2008Silverton, TXSerious
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Piper PA-36-285).

Apr 23, 2013deregistered — Copenhaver Tracy K

Frequently asked

Has N57740 been in an accident?: Yes. N57740 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N57740?: N57740 is a 1976 Piper PA-36-285 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36-7660055.

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