Has N9789W been in an accident?

Yes. N9789W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N9789W?

N9789W is a 1967 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-23281.

N9789W — 1967 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

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

N9789W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-23281
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1967
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN14CA383Jul 18, 2014St. Louis, MOMinor
The pilot's decision to operate an airplane with a known deficiency and to not properly secure the airplane before hand-starting the engine.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Piper PA-28-140).

Mar 12, 2015deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N9789W been in an accident?: Yes. N9789W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N9789W?: N9789W is a 1967 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-23281.

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