N9494J — Piper PA-28-180
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N9494J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 28-3613
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-28-180
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Ruiz Serge — Montgomery, TX
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude while flying over mountainous terrain in turbulent wind conditions at night, which resulted in a tree strike.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-28-180).
- May 15, 2024registered — Ruiz Serge
Frequently asked
- Has N9494J been in an accident?
- Yes. N9494J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
- What kind of aircraft is N9494J?
- N9494J is a Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-3613.
- Who is N9494J registered to?
- N9494J is registered to Ruiz Serge of Montgomery, TX. Registration status: active.
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