# N8285N: 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: May 14, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8285N
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8285N

## Aircraft that carried N8285N

- [Cancelled 2013-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8285N-2013-05-14): Piper PA-28-140, S/N 28-25502, built 1969. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Ward Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARD%20ROBERT), [Mcpherson, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Mcpherson)

## NTSB investigations on N8285N (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 MKC90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA065), Mar 16, 1990: Piper PA-28-140 (N8285N), Herington, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE #2 EXHAUST VALVE, AND IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
- [NTSB MKC72FCA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCA19), Jan 5, 1972: Piper PA-28 (N8285N), Chesterfield, MO, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8285N (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 19900316004759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900316004759A), Mar 16, 1990: Piper PA28140 (N8285N), Herrington, KS, Substantial damage. Engine failed en route. Aircraft damaged landing in a pasture. Exhaust valve failure caused power loss.

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