Has N7781Y been in an accident?

Yes. N7781Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N7781Y?

N7781Y is a 1965 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-686.

Has N7781Y been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N7781Y (CEN10FA070) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N7781Y — 1965 Piper PA-30

Deregistered

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

N7781Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 30-686
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-30
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN10FA070Dec 11, 2009Port Mansfield, TXFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the water while on approach (VFR) to land.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Piper PA-30).

Nov 13, 2012deregistered — Scroggin James M

Frequently asked

Has N7781Y been in an accident?: Yes. N7781Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N7781Y?: N7781Y is a 1965 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-686.
Has N7781Y been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N7781Y (CEN10FA070) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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