Has N38149 been in an accident?

Yes. N38149 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N38149?

N38149 is a 1941 Piper J5A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 5-896.

N38149 — 1941 Piper J5A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N38149 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 5-896
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J5A
Year: 1941
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC08LA052Apr 13, 2008Big Lake, AKMinor
A loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1941 Piper J5A).

Jan 18, 2018deregistered — Mohagen Henry C

Frequently asked

Has N38149 been in an accident?: Yes. N38149 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N38149?: N38149 is a 1941 Piper J5A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 5-896.

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