Has N8797N been in an accident?

Yes. N8797N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N8797N?

N8797N is a 1969 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-25641.

N8797N — 1969 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

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

N8797N appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-25641
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1969
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09CA052Nov 13, 2008Tuscaloosa, ALNo injuries
The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was improper preflight planning.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Piper PA-28-140).

Sep 17, 2013deregistered — Devine Terry M

Frequently asked

Has N8797N been in an accident?: Yes. N8797N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N8797N?: N8797N is a 1969 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-25641.

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