# N38428: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: July 25, 2011
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=38428
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38428

## Aircraft that carried N38428

- [Cancelled 2011-07-25](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N38428-2011-07-25): Piper J5A, S/N 5-978, built 1941. Revoked, canceled. Owner: [Mosher James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOSHER%20JAMES%20E), [East Brookfield, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/East%20Brookfield)

## NTSB investigations on N38428 (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 NYC90LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA208), Aug 31, 1990: Piper J5 CUB (N38428), Douglas, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE WHEN THE #3 EXHAUST VALVE FAILED, CAUSING INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT HAD TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N38428 (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.

- [Accident 19900831037799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900831037799A), Aug 31, 1990: Piper J5A (N38428), Douglas, MA, Substantial damage. Engine lost power. Forced landing in trees in backyard of residence. Valve had broken and fell into cylinder.

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