Has N57885 been in an accident?

Yes. N57885 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N57885?

N57885 is a 1977 Piper PA-36-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36-7760046.

Has N57885 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N57885 (CEN11LA399) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N57885 — 1977 Piper PA-36-300

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 28, 2026

N57885 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 28, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 36-7760046
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-36-300
Year: 1977
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-540 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN11LA399Jun 17, 2011Highmore, SDFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Piper PA-36-300).

Dec 22, 2011deregistered — Wilbur Ellis Air Llc

Frequently asked

Has N57885 been in an accident?: Yes. N57885 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N57885?: N57885 is a 1977 Piper PA-36-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36-7760046.
Has N57885 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N57885 (CEN11LA399) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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