# N3438P: 1958 Piper PA-23-160, registration cancelled 2012-10-03

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: October 3, 2012
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Piper PA-23-160](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-160) (registry code 7102304)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 1A10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A10), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 23-1406
- Year built: 1958
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: April 24, 1973
- Certificate issued: March 25, 1980
- Last registry action: April 5, 2001
- Mode S code: A3CBF1
- Owner when cancelled: [Coastal Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC)
- Location: [El Campo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Campo)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 29.2044° N, 96.2727° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 77437, within about 11 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3438P
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3438P
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3438P-2012-10-03

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-23-160: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-160.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 FTW85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA144), Mar 8, 1985: Piper PA-23-160 (N3438P), El Campo, TX, substantial damage

## 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 19850308036949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850308036949A), Mar 8, 1985: Piper PA23160 (N3438P), El Campo, TX, Substantial damage. Collided with tree during single engine takeoff. Pilot lost control before he could retract the landing gear.
- [Incident 19790414012539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790414012539I), Apr 14, 1979: Piper PA23160 (N3438P), Dekalb, IL, Minor damage. Retarted throttle to simulate engine out,could not get it restarted. Unable to make airport on one engine.

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