N2878V — Piper PA-28RT-201
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N2878V appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 28R-7918196
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-28RT-201
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The partial loss of engine power due to the loss of cylinder compression. The loss of cylinder compression was the result of the No. 3 piston ring failure due to excessive heat because of the lean fuel mixture from a partially clogged fuel nozzle.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-28RT-201).
- Oct 2, 2021deregistered — Airlease Nevada Llc
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N2878V was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Piper PA-28RT-201 above.
- until Jan 9, 19751974 Cessna 150M (s/n 15076309)
- until Jul 27, 1951Beech 35 (s/n D-283)
Frequently asked
- Has N2878V been in an accident?
- Yes. N2878V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N2878V?
- N2878V is a Piper PA-28RT-201 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28R-7918196.
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