N8542W — 1963 Piper PA-28-235
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N8542W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 28-10043
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-28-235
- Year
- 1963
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-540 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Chenevert Kenneth F — Seguin, TX
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude after being distracted when the engine cowling opened during flight, which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to conduct an adequate preflight inspection.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Piper PA-28-235).
- Feb 8, 2016registered — Chenevert Kenneth F
Frequently asked
- Has N8542W been in an accident?
- Yes. N8542W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N8542W?
- N8542W is a 1963 Piper PA-28-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-10043.
- Who is N8542W registered to?
- N8542W is registered to Chenevert Kenneth F of Seguin, TX. Registration status: active.
- Has N8542W been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N8542W (WPR22FA264) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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