N38171 — 1977 Piper PA-32R-300
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026
N38171 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 32R-7780392
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-32R-300
- Year
- 1977
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's poor judgment/decision making in attempting the no-flap takeoff, his failure to comply with weight and balance limitations, and his failure to calculate the airplane's performance under exiting conditions.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Piper PA-32R-300).
- Oct 8, 2009deregistered — Propaire Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N38171 been in an accident?
- Yes. N38171 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
- What kind of aircraft is N38171?
- N38171 is a 1977 Piper PA-32R-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32R-7780392.
- Has N38171 been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N38171 (CEN09FA393) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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