# N2159Z: 1979 Piper PA-44-180, registration cancelled 2008-10-09

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: October 9, 2008
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- 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: 44-7995299
- Year built: 1979
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: September 22, 1979
- Certificate issued: September 14, 1999
- Last registry action: September 16, 2008
- Mode S code: A1CFC0
- Owner when cancelled: [M D Aeronautical Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/M%20D%20AERONAUTICAL%20CORP)
- Location: [Fairfield, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Fairfield)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 40.8825° N, 74.3046° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 07004, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2159Z
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2159Z
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2159Z-2008-10-09

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

## 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 NYC00FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA240), Aug 25, 2000: Piper PA-44-180 (N2159Z), Lake Hopatcong, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's improper placement of both fuel-selector switches, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on both engines.

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20000825043409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000825043409A), Aug 25, 2000: Piper PA44180 (N2159Z), Lake Hopatcong, Destroyed. (-23) Mr. Connery was giving instruction to Mr. F. Peteani in preparation for a multiengine rating. While preparing for a VOR approach to sussex airport via…
- [Incident 19970917026869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970917026869I), Sep 17, 1997: Piper PA44180 (N2159Z), Sussex, NJ, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot was performing a practice landing at Sussex airport (fwn). Aircraft landed on main landing gear and nose gear doors. Additional damage was…
- [Incident 19970223004199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970223004199I), Feb 23, 1997: Piper PA44180 (N2159Z), Caldwell, NJ. Narrative: pilot asked and received clearance to land straight in runway 27 at cdw airport. About 1-11/2 miles on final approach at 1300 another airplane (a…
- [Incident 19960613044129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960613044129I), Jun 13, 1996: Piper PA44180 (N2159Z), Caldwell, NJ. Holding short requested return but entered active turning around sans clearance. No traffic conflict.

## Other aircraft with N2159Z

- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2159Z-undated): Cessna 180F, S/N 18051259. Owner: [Berry James W & Jack J Engerman](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERRY%20JAMES%20W%20%26%20JACK%20J%20ENGERMAN), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle)

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