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N78WM

Cancelled 2014

Deregistered aircraft · 1978 Piper PA-31-350 · Lycoming TI0-540 series

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Cancelled: November 18, 2014
Status when cancelled: First renewal notice
Serial number: 31-7952047
Year built: 1978
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Turbo-prop
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: January 30, 1979
Certificate issued: August 6, 1998
Last registry action: January 30, 2012
Mode S code: AA902D
Owner when cancelled: Fetcko John Thomas
Location: Crescent City, FL
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelPiper PA-31-350TCDS A20SO · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming TI0-540 seriesTCDS E14EA · Turbo-prop

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 N78WM and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ERA13FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLeesburg, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of prescription and illicit drugs, which likely impaired…Dec 24, 2012 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N78WM and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20121224028719ALanding: Approach · Leesburg, FLAircraft departed eagles nest, crescent city Florida, at approximately 14:05 headed to Leesburg regional airport. Aircraft was approximately 12 miles from Leesburg airport when the pilot declared low fuel and requested straight in approach. Tower cleared for…Dec 24, 2012 · Destroyed · 1 fatal Incident 19940331016659IGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Alexandria, LAFire exiting the cowling while taxiing to ramp. Shut engine down. Found crack in exhaust manifold.Mar 31, 1994 · Minor damage