Has N4297S been in an accident?

Yes. N4297S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N4297S?

N4297S is a 1983 Piper PA-28-181 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8390045.

N4297S — 1983 Piper PA-28-181

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N4297S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-8390045
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-181
Year: 1983
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12CA083Jan 26, 2012Santa Barbara, CANo injuries
The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1983 Piper PA-28-181).

Mar 28, 2012deregistered — Uaa International Inc

Frequently asked

Has N4297S been in an accident?: Yes. N4297S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N4297S?: N4297S is a 1983 Piper PA-28-181 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8390045.

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