Has N5538F been in an accident?

Yes. N5538F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N5538F?

N5538F is a 1968 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-24937.

N5538F — 1968 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

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

N5538F appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-24937
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12LA651Sep 10, 2012Boonville, INNo injuries
A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not verify whether the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Piper PA-28-140).

Jan 5, 2018deregistered — J F Aircraft Llc

Frequently asked

Has N5538F been in an accident?: Yes. N5538F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N5538F?: N5538F is a 1968 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-24937.

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