Has N43249 been in an accident?

Yes. N43249 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N43249?

N43249 is a 1974 Piper PA-32-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-7400042.

N43249 — 1974 Piper PA-32-260

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N43249 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32-7400042
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-32-260
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA16LA022Oct 23, 2015Bluemont, VANo injuries
A total loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the No. 5 connecting rod for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Piper PA-32-260).

Jun 29, 2016deregistered — Bec Industries Ltd

Frequently asked

Has N43249 been in an accident?: Yes. N43249 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N43249?: N43249 is a 1974 Piper PA-32-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-7400042.

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