Has N997DN been in an accident?

Yes. N997DN appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N997DN?

N997DN is a 1972 Piper PA-31P (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 31P-7300113.

N997DN — 1972 Piper PA-31P

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026

N997DN appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 31P-7300113
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-31P
Year: 1972
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Lycoming Tigo-541ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16LA102Jan 22, 2016Denton, TXMinor
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Piper PA-31P).

Jun 4, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N997DN been in an accident?: Yes. N997DN appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N997DN?: N997DN is a 1972 Piper PA-31P (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 31P-7300113.

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