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N5237Y

Cancelled 1997

Deregistered aircraft · Piper PA-23-250

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Cancelled: April 30, 1997
Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
Serial number: 272291
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Certificate issued: August 31, 1978
Last registry action: February 19, 1997
Mode S code: A69777
Owner when cancelled: Virgin Air Inc
Location: St Thomas, VI, VI
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelPiper PA-23-250TCDS 1A10 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N5237Y and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB MIA89LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSan Juan, PRThe pilot noted an explosion in the right wing during engine start. He stated that the aircraft had been 'topped off' prior to the flight. Residue of fuel was found in the wing outside the fuel cells after the explosion.Oct 29, 1988 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 4

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N5237Y and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19881029048439AStarting Engines · San Juan, Puerto RicoDuring engine start a explosion occurred in the right wing. No cause given. Pilot had pumped throttle prior start.Oct 29, 1988 · Substantial damage Incident 19851212072149IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · St Barthalemy, WNLeft main gear collapsed on rollout. Center through bolt on drag link broke.Dec 12, 1985 · Minor damage Incident 19810804068809IFinal Approach · St Barthelemy, Puerto RicoPilot hit rock pile on final approach landed with flat tire.Aug 4, 1981 · Minor damage Accident 19790306004209ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · St Barthelemey, U.S. Virgin IslandsPilot said he made one go around because of too high & fast. Landed on 2nd. Try. Veered off runway. Said weak brakeMar 6, 1979 · Substantial damage

Other aircraft with N5237Y · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. N5237Y is registered now to the first aircraft listed.

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