N8400A — 1981 Piper PA-28-161
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N8400A appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The student pilot's delay in initiating the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the momentary failure of the engine to respond, the failure of both the student and the instructor to adhere to the operator's procedures, and the rough/uneven terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Piper PA-28-161).
- Aug 21, 2013deregistered — Chandler Air Service Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N8400A been in an accident?
- Yes. N8400A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
- What kind of aircraft is N8400A?
- N8400A is a 1981 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8116249.
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