Has N27838 been in an accident?

Yes. N27838 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N27838?

N27838 is a 1940 Piper J4A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4-1059.

N27838 — 1940 Piper J4A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N27838 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 4-1059
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J4A
Year: 1940
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA19CA089Nov 30, 2018Forest, VANo injuries
The student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1940 Piper J4A).

May 8, 2019deregistered — Seaplanes R Fun Inc

Frequently asked

Has N27838 been in an accident?: Yes. N27838 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N27838?: N27838 is a 1940 Piper J4A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4-1059.

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