Has N8501Y been in an accident?

Yes. N8501Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N8501Y?

N8501Y is a 1967 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-1660.

Has N8501Y been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8501Y (CEN10FA122) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8501Y — 1967 Piper PA-30

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N8501Y 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 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 30-1660
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

CEN10FA122Feb 17, 2010Amarillo, TXFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot’s failure to detect water contaminated fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the worn and loose fuel caps, which allowed water to enter the fuel tanks.

Registration timeline

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

May 15, 2015deregistered — Ziolkowski James

Frequently asked

Has N8501Y been in an accident?: Yes. N8501Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N8501Y?: N8501Y is a 1967 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-1660.
Has N8501Y been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8501Y (CEN10FA122) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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