Has N7781W been in an accident?

Yes. N7781W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N7781W?

N7781W is a 1964 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-1788.

N7781W — 1964 Piper PA-28-180

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N7781W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-1788
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-180
Year: 1964
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA16LA192May 19, 2016Batavia, NYNo injuries
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with runway signs.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Piper PA-28-180).

Feb 25, 2019deregistered — Healy Patrick J

Frequently asked

Has N7781W been in an accident?: Yes. N7781W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N7781W?: N7781W is a 1964 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-1788.

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