Has N973WP been in an accident?

Yes. N973WP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N973WP?

N973WP is a 1967 Beech A23-24 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number MA-274.

N973WP — 1967 Beech A23-24

Deregistered

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

N973WP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: MA-274
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: A23-24
Year: 1967
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR10LA091Dec 22, 2009Camas, WANo injuries
The left magneto's broken p-lead, which led to the engine inadvertently starting while the pilot was turning the propeller by hand.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Beech A23-24).

Jan 20, 2012deregistered — Woodruff Barry W

Frequently asked

Has N973WP been in an accident?: Yes. N973WP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N973WP?: N973WP is a 1967 Beech A23-24 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number MA-274.

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