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N178S

Not registered

N-number · 2 earlier aircraft

Open in FAA registry

Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 2
Last cancelled: December 7, 2012

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N178S · 2

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N178S now.

2012Piper PA-23-250 · S/N 27-7654041Cancelled Dec 7, 2012 · Sale reported, pending cancellation · Built 1976 · Bronston, KY 1978Starnes Errol V-9-W RC · S/N 92064Cancelled Dec 26, 1978 · Built 1964 · Starnes Errol E, Dallas, TX

NTSB investigations on N178S · 1

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB FTW87LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · George West, TXAircraft collided with power lines during forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Owner has not responded to letters. Warrant was issued for arrest of person thought to be pilot. Aircraft had traces of marijuana on board.Mar 9, 1987 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N178S · 1

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 19870309005019APiper PA23250 · George West, TXThe engines failed from fuel exhaustion. The aircraft hit wires during landing. Traces of marijuana found in plane.Mar 9, 1987 · Substantial damage