Has N8923Y been in an accident?

Yes. N8923Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N8923Y?

N8923Y is a 1969 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-1996.

Has N8923Y been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8923Y (ERA10FA088) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8923Y — 1969 Piper PA-30

Deregistered

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

N8923Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 30-1996
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-30
Year: 1969
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA10FA088Nov 23, 2009Raneille, WVFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's improper decision to attempt visual flight into deteriorating night weather conditions, and his subsequent controlled flight into terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Piper PA-30).

Feb 28, 2017deregistered — Westberg Craig S

Frequently asked

Has N8923Y been in an accident?: Yes. N8923Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N8923Y?: N8923Y is a 1969 Piper PA-30 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30-1996.
Has N8923Y been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8923Y (ERA10FA088) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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