Has N8330S been in an accident?

Yes. N8330S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N8330S?

N8330S is a 1981 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8116144.

N8330S — 1981 Piper PA-28-161

Deregistered

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

N8330S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-8116144
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-161
Year: 1981
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12CA160Dec 30, 2011Raleigh, NCNo injuries
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Piper PA-28-161).

Mar 25, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N8330S was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1981 Piper PA-28-161 above.

until Jul 6, 1965Cessna 182H (s/n 18256430)

Frequently asked

Has N8330S been in an accident?: Yes. N8330S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N8330S?: N8330S is a 1981 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8116144.

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