Aircraft Description
N850WM is a 2006 Socata TBM 700, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to DOTSON286 LLC in Bowling Green, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 14, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on August 11, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6A-66 engine producing 850 horsepower, N850WM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA958 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N850WM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (KBWG) on June 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N850WM was last updated on August 11, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The SOCATA TBM-700A was the world's first pressurized single-engine turboprop to enter production, establishing an entirely new market segment in business aviation. First flown on July 14, 1988, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-64 turboprop engine that could seat six to seven passengers. With a maximum cruise speed of 300 knots and a service ceiling exceeding 30,000 feet, the 37-foot aircraft delivered jet-like performance with turboprop efficiency. The aircraft was manufactured by SOCATA as part of a joint venture with Mooney Aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 1,070 Socata aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is TBM7.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N850WM. 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 14, 2015 | CEN15LA219 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to follow the Before Landing checklist and to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a gear-up landing. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC