Has N8309L been in an accident?

Yes. N8309L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N8309L?

N8309L is a 1980 Piper PA-28-181 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8190112.

Has N8309L been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8309L (ERA14FA162) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8309L — 1980 Piper PA-28-181

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N8309L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-8190112
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

ERA14FA162Mar 22, 2014Safety Harbor, FLFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to cocaine use.

Registration timeline

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

Oct 2, 2017deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N8309L been in an accident?: Yes. N8309L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N8309L?: N8309L is a 1980 Piper PA-28-181 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8190112.
Has N8309L been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8309L (ERA14FA162) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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