Has N9047W been in an accident?

Yes. N9047W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N9047W?

N9047W is a 1965 Piper PA-28-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-10639.

N9047W — 1965 Piper PA-28-235

Deregistered

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

N9047W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-10639
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-235
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

DFW08LA068Feb 10, 2008Spring, TXSerious
Failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel system was purged of water prior to flight. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the lack of shoulder restraints.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Piper PA-28-235).

Nov 24, 2014deregistered — Blanton Larry

Frequently asked

Has N9047W been in an accident?: Yes. N9047W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N9047W?: N9047W is a 1965 Piper PA-28-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-10639.

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