Has N8511Y been in an accident?

Yes. N8511Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N8511Y?

N8511Y is a 1967 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-1670.

N8511Y — 1967 Piper PA-30

Deregistered

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

N8511Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 30-1670
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

DFW08CA141May 12, 2008Houston, TXNo injuries
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Registration timeline

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

Sep 5, 2008deregistered — Ray Jimmy

Frequently asked

Has N8511Y been in an accident?: Yes. N8511Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N8511Y?: N8511Y is a 1967 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-1670.

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