Has N8608W been in an accident?

Yes. N8608W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N8608W?

N8608W is a 1963 Piper PA-28-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-10124.

N8608W — 1963 Piper PA-28-235

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N8608W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-10124
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-235
Year: 1963
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR11LA102Jan 20, 2011San Luis Obispo, CANo injuries
The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of one attachment bolt for the left idler gear shaft, which resulted from an insufficient preload on both attachment bolts.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Piper PA-28-235).

Feb 25, 2012deregistered — Elliott Clifford R Trustee (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N8608W been in an accident?: Yes. N8608W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N8608W?: N8608W is a 1963 Piper PA-28-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-10124.

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