N8438B — 1981 Piper PA-28-236
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N8438B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2024, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control while maneuvering outside established instrument approach procedures in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the local control controller’s failure to issue appropriate missed approach instructions due to inadequate procedural knowledge.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Piper PA-28-236).
- Oct 29, 2024deregistered — Cr Aviation Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N8438B been in an accident?
- Yes. N8438B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.
- What kind of aircraft is N8438B?
- N8438B is a 1981 Piper PA-28-236 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8211002.
- Has N8438B been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N8438B (CEN24LA144) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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