N78831 — 1947 Piper PA-11
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N78831 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 11-1605
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-11
- Year
- 1947
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor C90 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Johnson Terry M — Wolfforth, TX
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Piper PA-11).
- Jul 23, 2020registered — Johnson Terry M
Frequently asked
- Has N78831 been in an accident?
- Yes. N78831 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
- What kind of aircraft is N78831?
- N78831 is a 1947 Piper PA-11 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11-1605.
- Who is N78831 registered to?
- N78831 is registered to Johnson Terry M of Wolfforth, TX. Registration status: active.
- Has N78831 been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N78831 (ANC10FA076) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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