Has N8488Y been in an accident?

Yes. N8488Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N8488Y?

N8488Y is a 1967 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-1651.

N8488Y — 1967 Piper PA-30

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N8488Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 30-1651
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

WPR20LA223Jul 15, 2020Vaughn, NMNo injuries
The total loss of power in the right engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer-recommended procedure after the loss of power in the right engine.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 24, 2023deregistered — Tailwind Society Llc

Frequently asked

Has N8488Y been in an accident?: Yes. N8488Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N8488Y?: N8488Y is a 1967 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-1651.

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