N78659 — Piper PA-11
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N78659 appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2024, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 11-1420
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-11
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor C90 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Pearce David E Jr — Lancaster, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.
The inability of either pilot to see the other airplane due to the blind spot created by their respective airplane's wings.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-11).
- Sep 11, 2019registered — Pearce David E Jr
Frequently asked
- Has N78659 been in an accident?
- Yes. N78659 appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2024.
- What kind of aircraft is N78659?
- N78659 is a Piper PA-11 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11-1420.
- Who is N78659 registered to?
- N78659 is registered to Pearce David E Jr of Lancaster, CA. Registration status: active.
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