Has N7409Y been in an accident?

Yes. N7409Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N7409Y?

N7409Y is a 1964 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-470.

Has N7409Y been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N7409Y (CEN16FA276) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N7409Y — 1964 Piper PA-30

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N7409Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 30-470
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-30
Year: 1964
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16FA276Jul 21, 2016Plainfield, ILFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an en route climb near convective activity, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, an uncontrolled descent, and a subsequent in-flight breakup due to an exceedance of the airplane's design load limitations.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Piper PA-30).

Mar 16, 2018deregistered — Bernardo Garry Thomas

Frequently asked

Has N7409Y been in an accident?: Yes. N7409Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N7409Y?: N7409Y is a 1964 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-470.
Has N7409Y been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N7409Y (CEN16FA276) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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