Has N4040M been in an accident?

Yes. N4040M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N4040M?

N4040M is a 1947 Piper PA-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12-2923.

N4040M — 1947 Piper PA-12

Deregistered

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

N4040M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 12-2923
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-12
Year: 1947
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN18LA039Nov 22, 2017Dickinson, NDSerious
The pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed during the short field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Piper PA-12).

Jan 31, 2020deregistered — Chandler Gabriel R

Frequently asked

Has N4040M been in an accident?: Yes. N4040M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N4040M?: N4040M is a 1947 Piper PA-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12-2923.

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