Has N4079R been in an accident?

Yes. N4079R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N4079R?

N4079R is a 1968 Piper PA-32-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-40393.

N4079R — 1968 Piper PA-32-300

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N4079R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32-40393
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-32-300
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN20LA263Jul 5, 2020Eveleth, MNMinor
The seizure of the airplane’s engine-driven fuel pump due to internal contamination, which led to a total loss of engine power. The source of the contamination could not be determined based on available evidence.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Piper PA-32-300).

Jul 15, 2021deregistered — Zahasky Richard

Frequently asked

Has N4079R been in an accident?: Yes. N4079R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N4079R?: N4079R is a 1968 Piper PA-32-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-40393.

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