NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N6879Y and the event date: after March 20, 1971, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB NYC97LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNantucket, MAthe pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around (missed approach). Related factors were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and disorientation of the flight crew, while making the approach in conditions of limited visibility.NTSB MIA85IA152Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportWest Palm Beach, FLThe nose gear collapsed on touchdown. An exam of the nose gear actuating rod, the only positive down lock, revealed that it had been improperly adjusted.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N6879Y and the event date: after March 20, 1971, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19970919027729ANantucket, MAExecuted ILS approach to runway 24, crashed to the left of the runway. (-23) a/c impacted the ground (very hard) doing substantial to total damage to a/c, occupants were not injured. A/c was approx 90 ft left of rwy 24 and 2,000 ft from normal landing zone…Incident 19850420056529IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · West Palm Beach, FLNose gear collapsed on landing. Actuator rod improperly adjusted precluding a proper down lock.
Other aircraft with N6879Y · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N6879Y now.