Has N8957W been in an accident?

Yes. N8957W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N8957W?

N8957W is a 1964 Piper PA-28-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-10531.

Has N8957W been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8957W (CEN20LA374) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8957W — 1964 Piper PA-28-235

Deregistered

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

N8957W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-10531
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-235
Year: 1964
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN20LA374Sep 2, 2020Walker, MNFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s impairment from the effects of an undiagnosed brain tumor.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Piper PA-28-235).

Dec 4, 2021deregistered — Borum Thomas A

Frequently asked

Has N8957W been in an accident?: Yes. N8957W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N8957W?: N8957W is a 1964 Piper PA-28-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-10531.
Has N8957W been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8957W (CEN20LA374) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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