Aircraft Description
N8784L is a 1970 Piper PA-25-235, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Simmons Aviation Services LLC in Pawcatuck, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 5, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on August 27, 2009. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-540-B2C5 engine producing 235 horsepower, N8784L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC16FD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8784L was last updated on April 14, 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 N8784L. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 1997 | FTW97LA277 | Substantial | None | partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors relating to the accident were: the high vegetation and ditch in the emergency landing area. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC