Has N780AX been in an accident?

Yes. N780AX appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N780AX?

N780AX is a 1959 Dornier DO 27 B5 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 391.

N780AX — 1959 Dornier DO 27 B5

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N780AX appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 391
Manufacturer: Dornier
Model: DO 27 B5
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Go-480-b1a6
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12CA319Jul 22, 2012Jackson Hole, WYNo injuries
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1959 Dornier DO 27 B5).

Apr 3, 2020deregistered — Martini Luc J.r.

Frequently asked

Has N780AX been in an accident?: Yes. N780AX appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N780AX?: N780AX is a 1959 Dornier DO 27 B5 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 391.

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