N309PA — 2002 Piper PA-28-181
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
N309PA appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 2843508
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-28-181
- Year
- 2002
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming O-360 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Bird Acquisition Llc — Phoenix, AZ
Accident & incident history
The flight instructor’s incorrect control inputs while taking off with a known quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
The flight instructor’s delayed response in correcting the student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2002 Piper PA-28-181).
- Sep 25, 2007registered — Bird Acquisition Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N309PA been in an accident?
- Yes. N309PA appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2017.
- What kind of aircraft is N309PA?
- N309PA is a 2002 Piper PA-28-181 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2843508.
- Who is N309PA registered to?
- N309PA is registered to Bird Acquisition Llc of Phoenix, AZ. Registration status: active.
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