Has N498DS been in an accident?

Yes. N498DS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N498DS?

N498DS is a 1979 Piper PA-38-112 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 38-79A0668.

N498DS — 1979 Piper PA-38-112

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N498DS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 38-79A0668
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-38-112
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA23LA089Dec 13, 2022Rockingham, NCNo injuries
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Piper PA-38-112).

Mar 30, 2024deregistered — Registration Pending

Frequently asked

Has N498DS been in an accident?: Yes. N498DS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N498DS?: N498DS is a 1979 Piper PA-38-112 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 38-79A0668.

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