Has N434K been in an accident?

Yes. N434K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N434K?

N434K is a 1981 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 288116028.

N434K — 1981 Piper PA-28-161

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Sep 4, 2026

N434K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Sep 4, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 288116028
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-161
Year: 1981
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O-320-d3g
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR11CA298Jun 16, 2011Goodyear, AZNo injuries
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain lateral control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Piper PA-28-161).

Oct 24, 2017deregistered — Sale Reported

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N434K was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1981 Piper PA-28-161 above.

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Frequently asked

Has N434K been in an accident?: Yes. N434K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N434K?: N434K is a 1981 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 288116028.

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