# N8157R: 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: August 23, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8157R
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8157R

## Aircraft that carried N8157R

- [Cancelled 2013-08-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8157R-2013-08-23): Piper PA-32-301, S/N 32-8006006, built 1980. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City)

## NTSB investigations on N8157R (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 MKC90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA040), Dec 29, 1989: Piper PA-32-301 (N8157R), Norfolk, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: INPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS DELAY IN DIVERTING TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE…
- [NTSB CHI81FER26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER26), Mar 10, 1981: Piper PA-32 (N8157R), Faribault, MN, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8157R (3)

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 19891228057289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891228057289A), Dec 28, 1989: Piper PA32301 (N8157R), Norfolk, NE, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel at night while proceeding to IFR alternate. Crashed into a feed lot. Failed to have fuel reserve.
- [Incident 19840707053309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840707053309I), Jul 7, 1984: Piper PA32301 (N8157R), Flemingsburg, KY, Minor damage. Swerved off the runway on landing and struck hay bales. Stated his foot became jammed between rudder and yoke.
- [Accident 19810310009229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810310009229A), Mar 10, 1981: Piper PA32300 (N8157R), Faribault, MN, Substantial damage. Landed in a crab due to strong crosswind. Unable to align aircraft with runway. Ran off runway.

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