N8178Y — 1980 Piper PA-32R-301T
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N8178Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 32R-8029074
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-32R-301T
- Year
- 1980
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of airplane control and subsequent impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Piper PA-32R-301T).
- Dec 31, 2022deregistered — Fredin Scott W
Frequently asked
- Has N8178Y been in an accident?
- Yes. N8178Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N8178Y?
- N8178Y is a 1980 Piper PA-32R-301T (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32R-8029074.
- Has N8178Y been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N8178Y (CEN21LA075) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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