Has N779MF been in an accident?

Yes. N779MF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N779MF?

N779MF is a 1979 Piper PA-31T (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 31T-7920093.

Has N779MF been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N779MF (WPR17FA024) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N779MF — 1979 Piper PA-31T

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N779MF appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 4 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 31T-7920093
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-31T
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P&w Canada Pt6a-60a
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17FA024Nov 19, 2016Elko, NVFatal · 4 fatal
A loss of engine power to the left engine for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the airplane.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Piper PA-31T).

Jun 9, 2017deregistered — American Medflight Inc

Frequently asked

Has N779MF been in an accident?: Yes. N779MF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N779MF?: N779MF is a 1979 Piper PA-31T (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 31T-7920093.
Has N779MF been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N779MF (WPR17FA024) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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