N38696 — 1977 Piper PA-28-181
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N38696 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2024, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 28-7790577
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-28-181
- Year
- 1977
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Lake Area Technical College — Watertown, SD
Accident & incident history
The stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing due to an undersized exhaust valve guide. Contributing to the accident were the improper manufacture of the engine cylinders, and the operation of the engine in an overly rich fuel condition.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Piper PA-28-181).
- Jul 2, 2022registered — Lake Area Technical College
Frequently asked
- Has N38696 been in an accident?
- Yes. N38696 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.
- What kind of aircraft is N38696?
- N38696 is a 1977 Piper PA-28-181 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7790577.
- Who is N38696 registered to?
- N38696 is registered to Lake Area Technical College of Watertown, SD. Registration status: active.
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