Has N8517Q been in an accident?

Yes. N8517Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N8517Q?

N8517Q is a Piper PA-31-350 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 317305056.

N8517Q — Piper PA-31-350

Deregistered

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

N8517Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 317305056
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-31-350
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN19LA295Aug 29, 2019Olney, TXMinor
A loss of thrust control due to a propeller surge event, which resulted in a forced landing shortly after takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-31-350).

Jan 18, 1991deregistered — Laughlin William S Jr

Frequently asked

Has N8517Q been in an accident?: Yes. N8517Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N8517Q?: N8517Q is a Piper PA-31-350 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 317305056.

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