Has N8397W been in an accident?

Yes. N8397W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N8397W?

N8397W is a 1965 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-2607.

N8397W — 1965 Piper PA-28-180

Deregistered

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

N8397W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-2607
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-180
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN19TA112Mar 29, 2019Aberdeen, MSMinor
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a collision with a fence and impact with terrain during the attempted aborted landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Piper PA-28-180).

Sep 3, 2022deregistered — Gann Alex D

Frequently asked

Has N8397W been in an accident?: Yes. N8397W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N8397W?: N8397W is a 1965 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-2607.

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