N8579W — 1963 Piper PA-28-235
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N8579W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 28-10091
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-28-235
- Year
- 1963
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-540 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Wessler George H — Dunedin, FL
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s improper preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water).
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Piper PA-28-235).
- Jun 30, 2023registered — Wessler George H
Frequently asked
- Has N8579W been in an accident?
- Yes. N8579W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N8579W?
- N8579W is a 1963 Piper PA-28-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-10091.
- Who is N8579W registered to?
- N8579W is registered to Wessler George H of Dunedin, FL. Registration status: active.
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