# N59985: 1975 Piper PA-31-350, registration cancelled 2013-04-10

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: April 10, 2013
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (registry code 7103110)
- Engine: [Lycoming TI0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ti0-540-series) (registry code 41533)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A20SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A20SO), [TCDS E14EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E14EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 31-7552077
- Year built: 1975
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: May 3, 1975
- Last registry action: December 21, 2004
- Mode S code: A7C264
- Location: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59985
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=59985
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N59985-2013-04-10

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Piper PA-31-350: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350.md

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 ANC99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA045), Apr 11, 1999: Piper PA-31-350 (N59985), Chevak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were a tail wind condition, and the presence of snow…
- [NTSB ANC97LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA069), Apr 26, 1997: Piper PA-31-350 (N59985), Selawik, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while in the landing pattern.

## FAA accident and incident reports (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 19990411003339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990411003339A), Apr 11, 1999: Piper PA31350 (N59985), Chevak, AK, Substantial damage. Yute air air taxi crashed on landing and sustained substantial damage, no injuries were reported to the pilot/sole occupant, other circumstances are unknown.…
- [Accident 19970425026969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970425026969A), Apr 25, 1997: Piper PA31350 (N59985), Selawik, AK, Substantial damage. Distracted on final failed extend gear for landing. Gear horn blew on flare as power reduced.

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