Has N4153R been in an accident?

Yes. N4153R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N4153R?

N4153R is a 1968 Piper PA-32-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-40468.

Has N4153R been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N4153R (ERA18FA138) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N4153R — 1968 Piper PA-32-300

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N4153R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32-40468
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

ERA18FA138May 2, 2018West Milford, NJFatal · 1 fatal
An in-flight fire and total loss of engine power after takeoff due to a loose fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved fuel line by unknown personnel.

Registration timeline

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

Jun 2, 2020deregistered — Ihaf Flying Mission Llc

Frequently asked

Has N4153R been in an accident?: Yes. N4153R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N4153R?: N4153R is a 1968 Piper PA-32-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-40468.
Has N4153R been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N4153R (ERA18FA138) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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