Has N9687J been in an accident?

Yes. N9687J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.

What kind of aircraft is N9687J?

N9687J is a 1967 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-3863.

N9687J — 1967 Piper PA-28-180

Deregistered

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

N9687J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-3863
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-180
Year: 1967
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR23LA091Jan 15, 2023San Diego, CANo injuries
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering to another runway after the engine cowling opened shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both the student pilot and flight instructor to conduct an adequate preflight inspection.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Piper PA-28-180).

Sep 6, 2023deregistered — N9687j Llc

Frequently asked

Has N9687J been in an accident?: Yes. N9687J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
What kind of aircraft is N9687J?: N9687J is a 1967 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-3863.

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