# N8304C: 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: April 1, 2010
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8304C
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8304C

## Aircraft that carried N8304C

- [Cancelled 2010-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8304C-2010-04-01): Piper PA-32R-300, S/N 32R-7680091, built 1975. Exported to Philippines. Owner: [Libertyville Savings Bank](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIBERTYVILLE%20SAVINGS%20BANK), [Eldon, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Eldon)

## NTSB investigations on N8304C (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 CHI00LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA286), Sep 1, 2000: Piper PA-32R-300 (N8304C), Mason City, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot and the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket. Factors to the accident were the total loss of oil and the soft terrain condition.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8304C (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 20000901009569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000901009569A), Sep 1, 2000: Piper PA32R300 (N8304C), Garner, IA, No damage. (-23) Piolot was enroute to mason city, Iowa airport about 14 miles west and at 4,000 feet, the a/c began to vibrate, low oil pressure was experienced and…
- [Incident 19860608032189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860608032189I), Jun 8, 1986: Piper PA32R300 (N8304C), Des Moines, IA, Minor damage. Added power after flare when 2 deer appeared on the runway. Cleared for go around. Left flap actuating rod broken.
- [Incident 19791019053409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791019053409I), Oct 19, 1979: Piper PA32R300 (N8304C), Peoria, IL, Minor damage. Electrical failure due to failed alternator belt. Pilot unable to extend gear manually, no defects found in gear.

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