Aircraft Description
N230SW is a 1971 Piper PA-39, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Martin Co in Tyrone, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 10, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on July 12, 2005. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N230SW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A20A25 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N230SW was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Piper M600 represents the pinnacle of single-engine turboprop aviation, combining advanced safety technology with exceptional performance capabilities. First entering production in 2016, this low-wing single-engine aircraft seats six passengers and features the revolutionary Garmin Autoland system, making it the first certified aircraft with autonomous landing capability. Powered by a 600-shaft-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A turboprop engine, the M600 achieves a maximum operating speed of 250 knots with a range exceeding 1,000 nautical miles. The aircraft is manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corporation at their Vero Beach, Florida facility. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is M600.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N230SW. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2003 | ATL04LA052 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a collision with terrain and obstacles following a loss of right engine power. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC