Has N8227L been in an accident?

Yes. N8227L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N8227L?

N8227L is a 1980 Piper PA-28-181 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8090327.

N8227L — 1980 Piper PA-28-181

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N8227L 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 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-8090327
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-181
Year: 1980
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16LA023Oct 24, 2015New Century, KSNo injuries
The pilot’s application of excessive brake pressure to maintain a safe taxi speed during a long, slightly downhill taxi with a strong quartering tailwind, which resulted in a brake fire.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Piper PA-28-181).

Oct 5, 2019deregistered — Dodson International Parts Inc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N8227L was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1980 Piper PA-28-181 above.

until Jul 6, 19731967 Cessna 172H (s/n 17256427)

Frequently asked

Has N8227L been in an accident?: Yes. N8227L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N8227L?: N8227L is a 1980 Piper PA-28-181 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8090327.

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