N8704M — 1963 Beech 23
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Nov 5, 2026
N8704M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Nov 5, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- M-488
- Manufacturer
- Beech
- Model
- 23
- Year
- 1963
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Dodson International Parts Inc — Rantoul, KS
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines on approach during landing, resulting a power line strike, uncontrolled descent, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Beech 23).
- —registered — Dodson International Parts Inc
- Aug 26, 2026deregistered
- Aug 27, 2026registered — Dodson International Parts Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N8704M been in an accident?
- Yes. N8704M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N8704M?
- N8704M is a 1963 Beech 23 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number M-488.
- Who is N8704M registered to?
- N8704M is registered to Dodson International Parts Inc of Rantoul, KS. Registration status: active.
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