Has N15230 been in an accident?

Yes. N15230 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N15230?

N15230 is a 1972 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7305039.

N15230 — 1972 Piper PA-28-180

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N15230 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-7305039
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-180
Year: 1972
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA14CA233May 11, 2014Indian Trail, NCMinor
The pilot's improper flap retraction during a short field takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft experiencing an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Piper PA-28-180).

May 30, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N15230 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1972 Piper PA-28-180 above.

until Oct 6, 19551935 Waco CUC-2 (s/n 4319)

Frequently asked

Has N15230 been in an accident?: Yes. N15230 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N15230?: N15230 is a 1972 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7305039.

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