Has N8700M been in an accident?

Yes. N8700M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N8700M?

N8700M is a 1963 Beech 23 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number M-484.

Has N8700M been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8700M (CEN12FA082) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8700M — 1963 Beech 23

Deregistered

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

N8700M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: M-484
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: 23
Year: 1963
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12FA082Nov 24, 2011West Milton, OHFatal · 1 fatal
The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to attempt a flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Beech 23).

Nov 20, 2014deregistered — Dawson Clovis F

Frequently asked

Has N8700M been in an accident?: Yes. N8700M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N8700M?: N8700M is a 1963 Beech 23 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number M-484.
Has N8700M been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8700M (CEN12FA082) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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