Has N8440N been in an accident?

Yes. N8440N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N8440N?

N8440N is a 1981 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8216003.

N8440N — 1981 Piper PA-28-161

Deregistered

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

N8440N appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-8216003
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

CEN14LA449Aug 22, 2014New Orleans, LANo injuries
The in-flight fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear retaining bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/owner’s failure to maintain the airplane in accordance with an airworthiness directive following a propeller strike and the improper installation of the lockplate.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 27, 2016deregistered — Braswell Robert E

Frequently asked

Has N8440N been in an accident?: Yes. N8440N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N8440N?: N8440N is a 1981 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8216003.

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