Has N7430J been in an accident?

Yes. N7430J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N7430J?

N7430J is a 1968 Piper PA-28R-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28R-30774.

Has N7430J been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N7430J (CEN18FA359) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N7430J — 1968 Piper PA-28R-180

Deregistered

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

N7430J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28R-30774
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28R-180
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN18FA359Aug 31, 2018Kaplan, LAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a charted and illuminated television/radio tower.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Piper PA-28R-180).

Sep 4, 2020deregistered — Norman David L

Frequently asked

Has N7430J been in an accident?: Yes. N7430J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N7430J?: N7430J is a 1968 Piper PA-28R-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28R-30774.
Has N7430J been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N7430J (CEN18FA359) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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