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N78WM

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

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Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: November 18, 2014

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N78WM · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N78WM now.

2014Piper PA-31-350 · S/N 31-7952047Cancelled Nov 18, 2014 · First renewal notice · Built 1978 · Fetcko John Thomas, Crescent City, FL

NTSB investigations on N78WM · 1

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB ERA13FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Leesburg, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of prescription and illicit drugs, which likely impaired…Dec 24, 2012 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N78WM · 2

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

Accident 20121224028719APiper PA-31-350 · Leesburg, FLAircraft departed eagles nest, crescent city Florida, at approximately 14:05 headed to Leesburg regional airport. Aircraft was approximately 12 miles from Leesburg airport when the pilot declared low fuel and requested straight in approach. Tower cleared for…Dec 24, 2012 · Destroyed · 1 fatal Incident 19940331016659IPiper PA31350 · Alexandria, LAFire exiting the cowling while taxiing to ramp. Shut engine down. Found crack in exhaust manifold.Mar 31, 1994 · Minor damage