Has N2578L been in an accident?

Yes. N2578L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N2578L?

N2578L is a 1979 Piper PA-38-112 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 38-79A0768.

N2578L — 1979 Piper PA-38-112

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N2578L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 38-79A0768
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-38-112
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR13LA383Aug 22, 2013Madera, CANo injuries
The pilots' inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in the airplane departing with insufficient fuel to complete the planned flight, and their failure to recognize that discrepancy en route, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Piper PA-38-112).

Jul 14, 2016deregistered — Golden Eagle Enterprises Inc

Frequently asked

Has N2578L been in an accident?: Yes. N2578L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N2578L?: N2578L is a 1979 Piper PA-38-112 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 38-79A0768.

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