# N40259: 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: January 15, 2014
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=40259
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40259

## Aircraft that carried N40259

- [Cancelled 2014-01-15](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N40259-2014-01-15): Piper PA-23-250, S/N 27-7305069, built 1973. Third renewal notice. Owner: [Vincent F Licolli Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINCENT%20F%20LICOLLI%20INC), [Philadelphia, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Philadelphia)

## NTSB investigations on N40259 (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 NYC04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA047), Dec 12, 2003: Piper PA-23-250 (N40259), Buffalo, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper procedure with regard to the cabin heater, which resulted in the over temperature of the heater and subsequent fire.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N40259 (4)

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 20031211035529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031211035529A), Dec 11, 2003: Piper PA23250 (N40259), Buffalo, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) On December 11, 2003 at 2205 EST, a Piper PA-23-250, N40259, registered to northeast aviation inc. air operator naha caught fire after landing at Buffalo…
- [Incident 19910703025839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910703025839I), Jul 3, 1991: Piper PA23250 (N40259), Green Bay, WI, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. Hydraulic fluid leaking from the hydraulic pump assembly.
- [Incident 19900410022679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900410022679I), Apr 10, 1990: Piper PA23250 (N40259), Bangor, ME, Minor damage. Fire in right engine on climb. Returned. Fire out before landing. Exhaust pipe had split.
- [Incident 19900306007109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900306007109I), Mar 6, 1990: Piper PA23250 (N40259), Portland, ME. Right engine throttle stuck on approach. Shut engine down. Found cable was frozen. Freed up and lubed same.

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