N38523 — 1977 Piper PA-32R-300
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N38523 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 32R-7780438
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-32R-300
- Year
- 1977
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-540 Ser
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the flight as planned.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Piper PA-32R-300).
- Oct 31, 2020deregistered — Drake Enterprises Of Lincolnton Nc Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N38523 been in an accident?
- Yes. N38523 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
- What kind of aircraft is N38523?
- N38523 is a 1977 Piper PA-32R-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32R-7780438.
- Has N38523 been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N38523 (ERA18FA197) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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