# N788: 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: December 23, 1980
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=788
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N788

## Aircraft that carried N788

- [Cancelled 1980-12-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N788-1980-12-23): Weil BIPLANE, S/N WB4. Owner: [Lowe Phil O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOWE%20PHIL%20O), [Warsaw, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Warsaw)

## NTSB investigations on N788 (2)

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 ANC09LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA002), Oct 2, 2008: Piper PA-18 (N788), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI76DEM60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEM60), Sep 19, 1976: Weilbuilt WB-4 (N788), Thomas City, MI, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports on N788 (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 20081002848909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081002848909A), Oct 2, 2008: Piper PA18150 (N788), Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was doing off airport (I.e. landing on gravel bars) pilot profiency training for an upcoming off airport clinic/seminar. The pilot stated he…
- [Incident 19800626049169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800626049169I), Jun 26, 1980: Doug DC8/ (N788), Chicago, IL. Plane lost hydraulic pressure due to leaking slot control valve in wheel well.
- [Incident 19780709042929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780709042929I), Jul 9, 1978: N788, Warsaw, IN, Minor damage. Pilot making a low pass over a golf course hit 3 high voltage transmission lines. Landed safely.
- [Accident 19760919030589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760919030589A), Sep 19, 1976: Amtr 3360302 (N788), Thomas City, MI, Destroyed. Acft sank not rcvrd. Acft refueled fm 80 octane barrel. Both sediment & water found in barrel.

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