Has N8701M been in an accident?

Yes. N8701M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N8701M?

N8701M is a 1963 Beech 23 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number M-485.

N8701M — 1963 Beech 23

Deregistered

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

N8701M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: M-485
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

CEN22LA040Nov 15, 2021Abilene, TXSerious
The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the missing placard showing the usable fuel quantity.

Registration timeline

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

May 1, 2023deregistered — Hartman Robert J

Frequently asked

Has N8701M been in an accident?: Yes. N8701M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N8701M?: N8701M is a 1963 Beech 23 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number M-485.

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