N7985P — Piper PA-24-250
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N7985P appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 24-3223
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-24-250
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-540 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Scarpelli Kenneth R — Wichita, KS
Accident & incident history
The failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of experience in this make and model airplane and unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-24-250).
- Jul 15, 2020registered — Scarpelli Kenneth R
Frequently asked
- Has N7985P been in an accident?
- Yes. N7985P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N7985P?
- N7985P is a Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-3223.
- Who is N7985P registered to?
- N7985P is registered to Scarpelli Kenneth R of Wichita, KS. Registration status: active.
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