Has N7997M been in an accident?

Yes. N7997M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N7997M?

N7997M is a 1966 Beech V35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-8277.

Has N7997M been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N7997M (WPR19FA001) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N7997M — 1966 Beech V35

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N7997M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: D-8277
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: V35
Year: 1966
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR19FA001Oct 1, 2018La Verne, CAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a visual approach for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction during the approach.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1966 Beech V35).

Jan 25, 2021deregistered — Curtis Hedlund Corporation

Frequently asked

Has N7997M been in an accident?: Yes. N7997M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N7997M?: N7997M is a 1966 Beech V35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-8277.
Has N7997M been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N7997M (WPR19FA001) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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