# N2538P: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 3
- Last cancelled: September 13, 2025
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2538P
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2538P

## Aircraft that carried N2538P

- [Cancelled 2025-09-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2538P-2025-09-13): Lancair LC41-550FG, S/N 41522, built 2005. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend)
- [Cancelled 1996-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2538P-1996-03-05): Piper PA-38-112, S/N 3879A1019. Exported to United Kingdom. Owner: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)
- [Cancelled 1974-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2538P-1974-03-06): Piper PA-22-150, S/N 22-2901. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Sakakawea Flying Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAKAKAWEA%20FLYING%20LTD), [Hazen, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Hazen)

## NTSB investigations on N2538P (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB SEA68D0275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0275), Apr 11, 1968: Piper PA-22 (N2538P), Miles City, MT, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N2538P (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19891016055209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891016055209I), Oct 16, 1989: Piper PA38112 (N2538P), Jacksonville, FL. Engine failed inflight. Landed on road. Two clylinder connecting rods failed. Engine case had hole.

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