Has N38978 been in an accident?

Yes. N38978 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N38978?

N38978 is a Boeing A75N1(PT17) (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 75-3756.

N38978 — Boeing A75N1(PT17)

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N38978 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 75-3756
Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: A75N1(PT17)
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming R680e Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09CA374Jun 29, 2009Quinton, VANo injuries
A loss of directional control on landing for undetermined reasons.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Boeing A75N1(PT17)).

May 10, 2023deregistered — Farley Joe Dba

Frequently asked

Has N38978 been in an accident?: Yes. N38978 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N38978?: N38978 is a Boeing A75N1(PT17) (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 75-3756.

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