Has N487JK been in an accident?

Yes. N487JK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N487JK?

N487JK is a 1998 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2842044.

N487JK — 1998 Piper PA-28-161

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N487JK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2842044
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-161
Year: 1998
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA18CA479Aug 9, 2018Merritt Island, FLNo injuries
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid a bird during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1998 Piper PA-28-161).

Mar 15, 2021deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N487JK been in an accident?: Yes. N487JK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N487JK?: N487JK is a 1998 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2842044.

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