# N286FT: 1982 Piper PA-28-161, registration cancelled 2001-11-14

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: November 14, 2001
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (registry code 7102803)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 2A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A13), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 28-8216205
- Year built: 1982
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: July 16, 1982
- Certificate issued: August 23, 1993
- Last registry action: August 17, 1999
- Mode S code: A2E4D4
- Owner when cancelled: [Blesair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLESAIR%20INC)
- Location: [Cincinnati, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cincinnati)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.1640° N, 84.4518° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 45212, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N286FT
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=286FT
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N286FT-2001-11-14

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-28-161: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161.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 NYC01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA099), Apr 21, 2001: Piper PA-28-161 (N286FT), Winchester, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20010420016749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010420016749A), Apr 20, 2001: Piper PA28161 (N286FT), Winchester, VA, No damage. (-23) Pilot stated (verified with Robinson aviation (hvn)) tanks were "topped off" at time of take off. Take off was 23:55Z. At 0309Z pilot diverted to mrb due…
- [Incident 19860423041489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860423041489I), Apr 23, 1986: Piper PA28161 (N286FT), Melbourne, FL. Engine quit during climb. Landed in a field. Suspect exhaust valve sticking.

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