N7117Z — 1964 Piper PA-25-235
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N7117Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The glider pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb while being towed, which led to the tow plane's unstable flight and its subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the tow pilot's delayed release of the glider.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Piper PA-25-235).
- Feb 28, 2020deregistered — Sky Sailing Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N7117Z been in an accident?
- Yes. N7117Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N7117Z?
- N7117Z is a 1964 Piper PA-25-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 25-2914.
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