N3580D (Piper PA-31-350) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on June 8, 1956.

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

April 19, 1982Accident
THE PILOT WAS TRYING TO LAND AFTER BOTH ENGINES FAILED DURING TAKEOFF AFTER THE AIRCRAFT WAS REFUELED WITH JET FUEL INSTEAD OF GASOLINE. THE WEATHER WAS IFR WITH FOG, LOW CEILING AND RAIN. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING A FORCED LANDING AND WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE AFTER IMPACT.
Piper PA-31-350
April 18, 1982Accident
The pilot was trying to land after both engines failed during takeoff after the aircraft was refueled with jet fuel instead of gasoline. The weather was IFR with fog, low ceiling and rain. The aircraft collided with trees during a forced landing and was destroyed by fire after impact. All three occupants were killed.
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain · 3 fatalities
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical Phase of operation: takeoff - initial climb Findings 1. (c) fluid,fuel - improper 2. (c) maintenance,service of aircraft/equipment - improper - fbo personnel 3. (c) inadequate training - company/operator management 4. Full accident record