# N2153B: 1978 Piper PA-44-180, registration cancelled 2018-09-13

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: September 13, 2018
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180) (registry code 7104402)
- Engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A19SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A19SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 44-7995099
- Year built: 1978
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: October 16, 1978
- Certificate issued: July 25, 2002
- Last registry action: November 10, 2014
- Mode S code: A1CED8
- Owner when cancelled: [Golden Eagle Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLDEN%20EAGLE%20ENTERPRISES%20INC)
- Location: [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 36.7932° N, 119.7598° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 93726, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2153B
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2153B
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2153B-2018-09-13

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 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-44-180: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180.md

## Service difficulty reports (1)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 96ZZZX4969](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4969), Aug 22, 1996: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, BOTH SPARS WERE DETERMINED TO HAVE CRACKS IN THE 'S' ANGLE REINFORCEMENT AT LOWER AFT BOLT HOLE FOR DRAG LINK MOUNTING BRACKET. CRAC

## 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 LAX98LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA176), May 21, 1998: Piper PA-44-180 (N2153B), Fresno, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The dual's student improper flare that led to the right main landing gear collapsing. A related factor in the accident was the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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.

- [Incident 20011002026839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011002026839I), Oct 2, 2001: Piper PA44180 (N2153B), Fresno, CA. (-23) Mr. Terry was conducting a multi-engine training flight with Mr. Soule as the student in N2153B, a PA-44-180. A second student was aboard as an observer.…
- [Accident 19980520011259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980520011259A), May 20, 1998: Piper PA44180 (N2153B), Fresno, CA, Substantial damage. Acft landed hard and the right main landing gear collapsed, Fresno, CA. (.4) after practicing maneuvers and takeoffs and landings at an alternate airport, the…
- [Incident 19971228041419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971228041419I), Dec 28, 1997: Piper PA44180 (N2153B), Fresno, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: on December 28, 1997, at about 1225 PST, Mr. Traver (CFI) was giving multiengine instruction in a PA-44, N2153B. After practicing a left engine out…
- [Incident 19921214053659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921214053659I), Dec 14, 1992: Piper PA44180 (N2153B), Fresno, CA. Right engine failed en route. Returned to airport. Appears magneto drive shaft uncoupled from accessory drive gears
- [Incident 19871019077849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871019077849I), Oct 19, 1987: Piper PA44180 (N2153B), Tampa, FL, Substantial damage. Making a flaps up approach forgot to lower landing gear. Landed gear up FAA check ride.

## Other aircraft with N2153B

- [Cancelled 1967-06-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2153B-1967-06-20): Luscombe 8A, S/N 6580, built 1949. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Maxim Matthew A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAXIM%20MATTHEW%20A), [Pontiac 16, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Pontiac%2016)

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