N778MS — 2018 Stephen J Hoffman MS-500
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N778MS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 4
- Manufacturer
- Stephen J Hoffman
- Model
- MS-500
- Year
- 2018
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Argus As10-p
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hoffman Stephen J — Seabrook, TX
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to secure the magneto switch before attempting to hand rotate the engine which resulted in an inadvertent engine start, a runaway airplane, and subsequent impact with parked airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the failure to properly secure the airplane with chocks.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2018 Stephen J Hoffman MS-500).
- Feb 12, 2016registered — Hoffman Stephen J
Frequently asked
- Has N778MS been in an accident?
- Yes. N778MS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N778MS?
- N778MS is a 2018 Stephen J Hoffman MS-500 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4.
- Who is N778MS registered to?
- N778MS is registered to Hoffman Stephen J of Seabrook, TX. Registration status: active.
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