Aircraft Description
N331GP is a 1979 Piper PA-44-180, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dodson International Parts INC in Rantoul, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 26, 1979. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N331GP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A39A2A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N331GP was last updated on January 4, 2011. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N331GP. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2010 | WPR10LA210 | Substantial | Minor | The complete loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the cross-feed valve prior to takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's actions. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level during the flight and his decision to turn left (into the failed engine) after the loss of power. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC