Has N8977Y been in an accident?

Yes. N8977Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N8977Y?

N8977Y is a 1972 Piper PA-39 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 39-137.

Has N8977Y been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8977Y (CEN13WA301) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8977Y — 1972 Piper PA-39

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N8977Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 39-137
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-39
Year: 1972
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN13WA301May 27, 2013WolfsbehringenFatal · 1 fatal

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Piper PA-39).

Dec 20, 2013deregistered — Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N8977Y been in an accident?: Yes. N8977Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N8977Y?: N8977Y is a 1972 Piper PA-39 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 39-137.
Has N8977Y been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8977Y (CEN13WA301) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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