Aircraft Description
N8735Y is a 1969 Piper PA-30, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Florida Central Aviation LLC in Winter Haven, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 20, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2015. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N8735Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC0499 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8735Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.5687, -83.4771 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8735Y was last updated on May 12, 2023. 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 N8735Y. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2004 | MIA04FA043 | Substantial | Fatal | The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while entering the traffic pattern (downwind leg) at an uncontrolled airport resulting in a midair collision. |
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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