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N38428

Cancelled 2011
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Deregistered aircraft · 1941 Piper J5A · Continental C85 series

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Cancelled
July 25, 2011
Status when cancelled
Revoked, canceled
Serial number
5-978
Year built
1941
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard
Certificate issued
March 24, 1975
Last registry action
September 24, 1977
Mode S code
A46CE5
Owner when cancelled
Mosher James E
Location
East Brookfield, MA
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelPiper J5ATCDS A-725 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine modelContinental C85 seriesTCDS E-233 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 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 N38428 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB NYC90LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas, MAA total engine failure when the #3 exhaust valve failed, causing internal damage to the engine. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot had to make a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.Aug 31, 1990 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N38428 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19900831037799AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Douglas, MAEngine lost power. Forced landing in trees in backyard of residence. Valve had broken and fell into cylinder.Aug 31, 1990 · Substantial damage