NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N4178Y and the event date: after May 11, 1964, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB NYC97LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEaston, MDan inadequate weld repair, which resulted in insufficient structural strength of the left main gear.NTSB LAX87LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalo Alto, CAThe acft went out of control and ran off the rwy. The student plt indicated that on his first apch his altitude was too high and he was aligned to the left of the rwy. He initiated a go-around and made a second attempt. During the flare on his second apch the…
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N4178Y and the event date: after May 11, 1964, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19970803020479AEaston, MDAircraft ground looped on landing.Incident 19950429020469ITouch And Go Landing · Frederick, MDWheel landings on grass side of runway 30. Prop hit ground. Took off. Bad vibration. Returned.found bent prop.Accident 19861002046929ALevel Off Touchdown · Palo Alto, CAThe aircraft ground looped during landing. The student did not properly align aircraft with runway.
Service difficulty reports · 1
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Other aircraft with N4178Y · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N4178Y now.