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N781MABoeing Co C-135FR

Active registration

Checked 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

View the FAA registry record for N781MA

Accident & incident history

  1. GAA17CA055Oct 31, 2016Bristow, VAMinor

    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).

  1. Jul 8, 2024registeredWilmington 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.

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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