Has N55339 been in an accident?

Yes. N55339 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N55339?

N55339 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7325380.

N55339 — 1973 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

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

N55339 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-7325380
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17LA092Apr 4, 2017Whittier, CANo injuries
The pilot's impaired decision-making due to alcohol intoxication and his improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Piper PA-28-140).

Jul 10, 2020deregistered — Roberts Darrell S

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N55339 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1973 Piper PA-28-140 above.

until Dec 13, 1948Boeing PT-17 (s/n 75-197)

Frequently asked

Has N55339 been in an accident?: Yes. N55339 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N55339?: N55339 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7325380.

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