Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
First Notice for Re-Registration/Renewal
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
TOWNSEND JAMES B
Address
3189 MCMASTER RD
City
ATLANTIC
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania16111-1025
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
—
Number of Engines
—
Mode S Code (Oct)
51240215
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5408D
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 1998 | NYC99FA037 | Substantial | Fatal | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the tree. |
| Apr 28, 1990 | NYC90LA101 | Substantial | Minor | LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. |
Dec 12, 1998NYC99FA037
Substantial
Fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the tree.
Apr 28, 1990NYC90LA101
Substantial
Minor
LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Additional Details
Registration
N43778
Serial Number
7437
Number of Engines
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Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
—
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC