Has N8635D been in an accident?

Yes. N8635D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N8635D?

N8635D is a 1957 Piper PA-22-160 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-5843.

N8635D — 1957 Piper PA-22-160

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N8635D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 22-5843
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-22-160
Year: 1957
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC12CA065Jul 3, 2012Mcgrath, AKNo injuries
The pilot’s decision to load the airplane in excess of its takeoff capability given the runway conditions, which resulting in a collision with terrain during the initial climb.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1957 Piper PA-22-160).

Jan 26, 2018deregistered — Chapman Harold J

Frequently asked

Has N8635D been in an accident?: Yes. N8635D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N8635D?: N8635D is a 1957 Piper PA-22-160 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-5843.

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