Aircraft Description
N975MA is a 2010 Piper PA 46-350P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southworth Aircraft INC in Tupelo, MS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 24, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on January 25, 2011. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A engine producing 350 horsepower, N975MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD974C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N975MA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Tupelo Regional Airport (KTUP) on June 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N975MA was last updated on September 30, 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 N975MA. 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 (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2016 | GAA16CA155 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion, and nose gear collapse. |
| Feb 26, 1993 | LAX93LA138 | Substantial | None | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC