Has N8826J been in an accident?

Yes. N8826J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N8826J?

N8826J is a 1965 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-2781.

Has N8826J been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8826J (ERA13FA064) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8826J — 1965 Piper PA-28-180

Deregistered

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

N8826J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-2781
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-180
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA13FA064Nov 19, 2012Canton, CTFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing a night visual approach to an airport. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of recent experience flying at night.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Piper PA-28-180).

Sep 26, 2017deregistered — Derocher Donald J

Frequently asked

Has N8826J been in an accident?: Yes. N8826J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N8826J?: N8826J is a 1965 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-2781.
Has N8826J been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8826J (ERA13FA064) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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