Has N9887K been in an accident?

Yes. N9887K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N9887K?

N9887K is a 1977 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7816206.

N9887K — 1977 Piper PA-28-161

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N9887K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-7816206
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-161
Year: 1977
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA15LA369Sep 19, 2015Pittsburg, PANo injuries
An engine fire, which resulted from the overpriming of a hot engine.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Piper PA-28-161).

Feb 6, 2017deregistered — Tanstaafl Machine Tool Service Inc

Frequently asked

Has N9887K been in an accident?: Yes. N9887K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N9887K?: N9887K is a 1977 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7816206.

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