# N997TB: 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: November 28, 2012
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=997TB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N997TB

## Aircraft that carried N997TB

- [Cancelled 2012-11-28](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N997TB-2012-11-28): Piper PA-32-260, S/N 32-508, built 1966. First renewal notice. Owner: [Bulldog Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BULLDOG%20AIR%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington)

## NTSB investigations on N997TB (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 CEN12LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA118), Dec 31, 2011: Piper PA-32-260 (N997TB), Elk Rapids, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N997TB (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 20111231030349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111231030349A), Dec 31, 2011: Piper PA-32-260 (N997TB), Elk Rapids, MI, Substantial damage. On 12/31/2011 at 1150 local time a CFR part 91 pleasure flight departed ktvc for a local sight seeing flight. Pilot stated during cruise flight the engine…
- [Incident 19900803054549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900803054549I), Aug 3, 1990: Piper PA32260 (N997TB), Westhampton, NY, Minor damage. Engine failed after takeoff. Emergency landing in a field.

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