Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Address
HOVDE HALL ROOM 247
610 PURDUE MALL
City
WEST LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
Indiana47907-2040
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
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Number of Engines
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Mode S Code (Oct)
51673500
Mode S Code (Hex)
A77740
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2017 | CEN17LA144 | Destroyed | Serious | The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during a crosswind landing in high gusting winds, and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed and angle of attack during the go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct a flight in crosswind conditions that exceeded flight school limitations. |
Additional Details
Registration
N580PU
Serial Number
2039
Number of Engines
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Number of Seats
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Expiration Date
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Last Action Date
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Last Update Date
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Unique ID
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC