Has N6978W been in an accident?

Yes. N6978W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N6978W?

N6978W is a 1965 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-21176.

N6978W — 1965 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N6978W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-21176
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA21LA081Dec 18, 2020Tampa, FLSerious
A total loss of engine power due to the student pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Piper PA-28-140).

Dec 3, 2022deregistered — Lagrand Aviation Llc

Frequently asked

Has N6978W been in an accident?: Yes. N6978W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N6978W?: N6978W is a 1965 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-21176.

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