N78641 — 1947 Piper PA-11
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N78641 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 11-1402
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-11
- Year
- 1947
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Metz Daniel J — Brighton, CO
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing on a road in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exiting the road and subsequently nosing over.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Piper PA-11).
- Jan 11, 2021registered — Metz Daniel J
Frequently asked
- Has N78641 been in an accident?
- Yes. N78641 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
- What kind of aircraft is N78641?
- N78641 is a 1947 Piper PA-11 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11-1402.
- Who is N78641 registered to?
- N78641 is registered to Metz Daniel J of Brighton, CO. Registration status: active.
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