Has N6260J been in an accident?

Yes. N6260J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N6260J?

N6260J is a 1976 Piper PA-28-181 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7690385.

N6260J — 1976 Piper PA-28-181

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N6260J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-7690385
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-181
Year: 1976
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

DEN08LA079Apr 17, 2008Reserve, NMSerious
The pilot's loss of aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the sudden windshift to a gusting tailwind, an uphill runway, high density altitude, the pilot's failure to use all available runwayt, and his lack of experience in high altitude airport operations.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Piper PA-28-181).

Apr 30, 2015deregistered — Mexican Air Llc

Frequently asked

Has N6260J been in an accident?: Yes. N6260J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N6260J?: N6260J is a 1976 Piper PA-28-181 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7690385.

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