Has N9894K been in an accident?

Yes. N9894K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N9894K?

N9894K is a Piper PA-32R-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32R-7880041.

N9894K — Piper PA-32R-300

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N9894K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32R-7880041
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-32R-300
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN18LA328Aug 12, 2018South Beloit, ILSerious
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after being startled and distracted when the engine cowling opened during takeoff, which led to a subsequent impact with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-32R-300).

Jul 31, 2021deregistered — Dbg Aviation Inc

Frequently asked

Has N9894K been in an accident?: Yes. N9894K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N9894K?: N9894K is a Piper PA-32R-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32R-7880041.

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