Has N7709Z been in an accident?

Yes. N7709Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N7709Z?

N7709Z is a 1966 Piper PA-25-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 25-3871.

N7709Z — 1966 Piper PA-25-235

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N7709Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 25-3871
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-25-235
Year: 1966
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN11CA477Jul 14, 2011Minot, NDNo injuries
The pilot's inadequate inspection of the takeoff area which resulted in a collision with terrain and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1966 Piper PA-25-235).

Jul 12, 2017deregistered — Precision Air Llc

Frequently asked

Has N7709Z been in an accident?: Yes. N7709Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N7709Z?: N7709Z is a 1966 Piper PA-25-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 25-3871.

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