Aircraft Description
N9172V is a Piper PA 46-350P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Powers Thomas in Pittsfield, VT. The registration certificate was issued on March 23, 2022. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 6 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACB35E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9172V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.4668, -72.9488 on May 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9172V was last updated on July 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Piper PA-46-310P Malibu pioneered affordable pressurized single-engine aviation when it first flew in August 1982, becoming only the third pressurized single-engine piston aircraft in civil aviation history. This low-wing, six-seat monoplane featured a Continental TSIO-520BE engine producing 310 horsepower and 5.5 psi cabin pressurization for high-altitude comfort. With a maximum cruise speed of 234 knots and service ceiling of 30,000 feet, the Malibu delivered cabin-class performance previously reserved for twin-engine aircraft. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida, exactly 404 examples were built between 1983 and 1988. AviatorDB tracks 48,181 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is PA46.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9172V. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2011 | ERA11CA202 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions, resulting in a hard landing. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC