Has N7247Z been in an accident?

Yes. N7247Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N7247Z?

N7247Z is a 1965 Piper PA-25-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 25-3176.

N7247Z — 1965 Piper PA-25-235

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N7247Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 25-3176
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-25-235
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA18CA222Apr 22, 2018Saratoga Springs, NYNo injuries
The glider pilot’s failure to maintain pitch during a CG aerotow, which resulted in the loss of control of the tow airplane.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Piper PA-25-235).

Feb 4, 2019deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N7247Z been in an accident?: Yes. N7247Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N7247Z?: N7247Z is a 1965 Piper PA-25-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 25-3176.

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