# N8078Y: 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: May 13, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8078Y
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8078Y

## Aircraft that carried N8078Y

- [Cancelled 2013-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8078Y-2013-05-13): Piper PA-30, S/N 30-1192, built 1966. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [P T Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/P%20T%20AIR%20INC), [Delmar, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Delmar)

## NTSB investigations on N8078Y (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 DEN07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA103), Jun 22, 2007: Piper PA-30 (N8078Y), Highgate, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on approach resulting in the stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8078Y (3)

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 20070622016049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070622016049A), Jun 22, 2007: Piper PA30 (N8078Y), Highgate, VT, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot in command departed the south albany new york airport (4BO) at approximately 09:10 am on June 22, 2007, enroute to the Franklin County State…
- [Incident 19811201083719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811201083719I), Dec 1, 1981: Piper PA30 (N8078Y), Bedford, MA, Minor damage. Failed to lower landing gear for landing. Landed gear up.
- [Incident 19780831038379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780831038379I), Aug 31, 1978: Piper PA30 (N8078Y), Great Barringto, MA. Pilot did not hold as instructed, but shot an approach without clearance from ATC.

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