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N2538N

Cancelled 2013
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Deregistered aircraft · 1979 Piper PA-38-112 · Lycoming 0-235 series

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Cancelled
March 11, 2013
Status when cancelled
Sale reported, pending cancellation
Serial number
38-79A0907
Year built
1979
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
4 cycle
Airworthiness
Standard, normal, utility
Airworthiness date
April 17, 1979
Last registry action
January 20, 1998
Mode S code
A26620
Owner when cancelled
Sale Reported
Location
Saint Louis, MO
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelPiper PA-38-112TCDS A18SO · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine modelLycoming 0-235 seriesTCDS E-223 · 4 cycle

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N2538N and the event date: after August 29, 1952, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI96LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairbury, NEinadequate airspeed and an inadvertant stall during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the rough terrain used for takeoff and the ditch at the departure end on the field.Aug 15, 1996 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N2538N and the event date: after August 29, 1952, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19960814022599ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Fairbury, NE(.4)The student pilot landed the airplane in a farm field after becoming disoriented and low on fuel. The student called his instructor who flew to a nearby airport. The student and instructor purchased fuel, refueled the airplane and attempted to takeoff…Aug 14, 1996 · Substantial damageIncident 19800318040399ILevel Off Touchdown · Des Moines, IAWind gust caused momentary loss of control on final approach. Aircraft went off side of runway.Mar 18, 1980 · Minor damage

Other aircraft with N2538N · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N2538N now.

1952Cessna 140 · S/N 12794Cancelled Aug 29, 1952 · Adams Bruce E, Meade, KS