Has N1729J been in an accident?

Yes. N1729J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N1729J?

N1729J is a 1968 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-24142.

Has N1729J been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N1729J (WPR15FA152) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N1729J — 1968 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N1729J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-24142
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR15FA152Apr 22, 2015Mt Tom, ORFatal · 1 fatal
The noncertificated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation leading to the pilot's loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Piper PA-28-140).

May 30, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N1729J been in an accident?: Yes. N1729J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N1729J?: N1729J is a 1968 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-24142.
Has N1729J been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N1729J (WPR15FA152) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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