N40285 — 1973 Piper PA-23-250
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N40285 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The flight instructor’s failure to comply with published engine-out procedures and recommended airspeeds, which resulted in a lack of directional control, collision with trees, and impact with the ground; the left engine lost total power due to fuel starvation.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Piper PA-23-250).
- Apr 1, 2020deregistered — Sale Reported
Frequently asked
- Has N40285 been in an accident?
- Yes. N40285 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
- What kind of aircraft is N40285?
- N40285 is a 1973 Piper PA-23-250 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 27-7305100.
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