Has N8306Y been in an accident?

Yes. N8306Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N8306Y?

N8306Y is a 1967 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-1445.

Has N8306Y been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8306Y (CEN13FA432) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8306Y — 1967 Piper PA-30

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N8306Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 30-1445
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-30
Year: 1967
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN13FA432Jul 25, 2013Amarillo, TXFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after a loss of left engine power due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a proper preflight that could have detected water accumulation in the fuel system before takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Piper PA-30).

Nov 5, 2013deregistered — Noguess James E

Frequently asked

Has N8306Y been in an accident?: Yes. N8306Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N8306Y?: N8306Y is a 1967 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-1445.
Has N8306Y been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8306Y (CEN13FA432) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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