Has N4078W been in an accident?

Yes. N4078W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N4078W?

N4078W is a 1966 Piper PA-32-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-40121.

N4078W — 1966 Piper PA-32-300

Deregistered

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

N4078W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32-40121
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-32-300
Year: 1966
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN18LA378Sep 9, 2018Hereford, TXSerious
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1966 Piper PA-32-300).

May 8, 2021deregistered — Reinert Andrea R

Frequently asked

Has N4078W been in an accident?: Yes. N4078W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N4078W?: N4078W is a 1966 Piper PA-32-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-40121.

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