Has N1428P been in an accident?

Yes. N1428P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N1428P?

N1428P is a 1956 Piper PA-23 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 23-484.

N1428P — 1956 Piper PA-23

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N1428P appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 23-484
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-23
Year: 1956
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR20CA066Jan 8, 2020Helena, MTNo injuries
The pilot's improper decision to attempt an off-airport departure from rough terrain without inspecting the takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with a shallow rut during takeoff and the nose landing gear collapsing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1956 Piper PA-23).

Jun 4, 2020deregistered — Vetter Brent E

Frequently asked

Has N1428P been in an accident?: Yes. N1428P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N1428P?: N1428P is a 1956 Piper PA-23 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 23-484.

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