# N4976M: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: December 19, 1961
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4976M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4976M

## Aircraft that carried N4976M

- [Cancelled 1961-12-19](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4976M-1961-12-19): Piper PA-11, S/N 11-459, built 1948. Owner: [Schumacher August C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHUMACHER%20AUGUST%20C), [Cordova, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Cordova)

## NTSB investigations on N4976M (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA069), Jan 26, 1999: Beech A36 (N4976M), Charleston, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: the total loss of engine power caused by an oil leak at the oil filter adapter, resulting in a broken connecting rod, a subsequent forced landing and impact with rough terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N4976M (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19990126000759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990126000759A), Jan 26, 1999: Beech A36 (N4976M), Charleston, SC, Substantial damage. Acft engine failed, and the pilot made an emergency landing in a field. (.4) the pilot reported that about 7 minutes after takeoff the airplane's engine lost…
- [Incident 19971007031819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971007031819I), Oct 7, 1997: Beech A36 (N4976M), Hickory, NC, Minor damage. (-23) No narrative available.

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