# N7578D: 1971 Beech A60, registration cancelled 2017-03-21

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: March 21, 2017
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Beech A60](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a60) (registry code 1153604)
- Engine: [Lycoming TIGO-541SER](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tigo-541ser) (registry code 41539)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A12CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A12CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: P-177
- Year built: 1971
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: November 10, 1971
- Certificate issued: April 24, 2006
- Last registry action: January 21, 2009
- Mode S code: AA377E
- Owner when cancelled: [Twin City Passenger Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWIN%20CITY%20PASSENGER%20SERVICE%20INC)
- Location: [Alexandria, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Alexandria)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 45.8676° N, 95.3943° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 56308, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7578D
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=7578D
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7578D-2017-03-21

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.

ADs and bulletins for the Beech A60: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a60.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 MKC88LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA121), Jul 9, 1988: Beech A-60 (N7578D), Lexington, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO PROVIDE THE AIRCRAFT WITH A FUEL SUPPLY ADEQUATE TO COMPLETE THE PROPOSED FLIGHT AND THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON…
- [NTSB ATL81IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81IA009), Oct 29, 1980: Beech A60 (N7578D), Leaksville, MS, incident, minor damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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.

- [Incident 20081119855069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081119855069I), Nov 19, 2008: Beech A60 (N7578D), Alexandria, MN, Minor damage. (-23) On a VFR trip to brainerd, MN (brd) from Alexandria, MN. (Axn), the pilot prepared for approach and landing at brd and was unable to lower the landing…
- [Incident 19930904035739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930904035739I), Sep 4, 1993: Beech A60 (N7578D), Elkins, WV, Minor damage. On landing rollout pilot allowed left main wheel to lock up. Left tire blew out. Veered left. Departed runway.
- [Accident 19880709026099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880709026099A), Jul 9, 1988: Beech A60 (N7578D), Lexington, MO, Substantial damage. Ran right tank dry en route. Unable crossfeed. Unscheduled landing downwind. Collapsed gear. Not enough fuel for IFR
- [Incident 19801029090069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801029090069I), Oct 29, 1980: Beech A60 (N7578D), Mobile, AL, Substantial damage. Violent vibration at FL 190. Nose pitched down. Pilot regained control at 2000 MSL. Elevator parts missing.

## Other aircraft with N7578D

- [Cancelled 1965-05-22](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7578D-1965-05-22): Piper PA-18A, S/N 18-5865. Owner: [Kron-Phillips Aviation Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRON-PHILLIPS%20AVIATION%20CO), [Lind, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lind)

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