# N1439T: 1972 Piper PA-32-260, registration cancelled 2009-08-18

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 18, 2009
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Piper PA-32-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-260) (registry code 7103206)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A3SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3SO), [TCDS E-295](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-295) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 32-7200039
- Year built: 1972
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: July 25, 1972
- Certificate issued: October 2, 1972
- Last registry action: July 21, 2009
- Mode S code: A0B17A
- Owner when cancelled: [Aero Industries Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20INDUSTRIES%20INC)
- Location: [Richmond, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Richmond)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 37.5047° N, 77.3209° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 23250, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1439T
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1439T
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1439T-2009-08-18

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Piper PA-32-260: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-260.md

## NTSB investigations (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 IAD96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA130), Aug 9, 1996: Piper PA-32-260 (N1439T), Gaithersburg, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: the unexpected appearance of a deer on the runway.

## FAA accident and incident reports (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 19960809046009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960809046009A), Aug 9, 1996: Piper PA32260 (N1439T), Gaithersburg, MD, Substantial damage. (.4)During the takeoff roll, the pilot took his eyes off the runway to scan his airspeed. At about 75 to 80 KTS, he began to rotate, then he heard a loud bang.…
- [Incident 19880729040879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880729040879I), Jul 29, 1988: Piper PA32260 (N1439T), Raleigh-Durham, NC, Minor damage. Right half of engine cowling separated from aircraft on descent. Front latch missing and right rear fastener failed
- [Incident 19861010061009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861010061009I), Oct 10, 1986: Piper PA32260 (N1439T), Roanoke, VA. Shorted ammeter lead caused smoke in cockpit as wire burned thru oil line. ATC refused requested emergency actions.

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