Has N4981T been in an accident?

Yes. N4981T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N4981T?

N4981T is a 1972 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7225301.

Has N4981T been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N4981T (ERA09LA176) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N4981T — 1972 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N4981T appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-7225301
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1972
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09LA176Feb 26, 2009Ridgeland, SCFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Piper PA-28-140).

Sep 1, 2010deregistered — Parnell James M

Frequently asked

Has N4981T been in an accident?: Yes. N4981T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N4981T?: N4981T is a 1972 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7225301.
Has N4981T been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N4981T (ERA09LA176) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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