N781MA — Boeing Co C-135FR
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
N781MA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 63-12740
- Manufacturer
- Boeing Co
- Model
- C-135FR
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Wilmington Trust Co Trustee — Wilmington, DEvia trustee
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s loss of directional control during a landing attempt at night, which resulted in a delayed go-around procedure and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Boeing Co C-135FR).
- Jul 8, 2024registered — Wilmington Trust Co Trustee (registered via trustee)
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N781MA was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Boeing Co C-135FR above.
- until Jan 31, 20172004 Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA20-C1 (s/n C0281)
Frequently asked
- Has N781MA been in an accident?
- Yes. N781MA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N781MA?
- N781MA is a Boeing Co C-135FR (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 63-12740.
- Who is N781MA registered to?
- N781MA is registered to Wilmington Trust Co Trustee of Wilmington, DE, held via a trustee. Registration status: active.
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