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N40973

Cancelled 1990
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Deregistered aircraft · Piper PA-28-140

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Cancelled
March 13, 1990
Status when cancelled
Triennial form not returned
Serial number
287425197
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Mode S code
A4D179
Airframe modelPiper PA-28-140TCDS 2A13 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now

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.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N40973 and the event date: after May 20, 1965, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI89DEK01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAlbany, OHSeizure of the #4 exhaust valve and bending of its respective push rod, which resulted in a significant loss of engine power. Contributing factors were: lack of a suitable emergency landing area, trees, and the fence.Jun 18, 1989 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N40973 and the event date: after May 20, 1965, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19890618016089AForced/Precautionary Landing · Albany, OHEngine lost power on climbout. Tried to return but crashed in a private yard. NR4 exhaust valve had seized.Jun 18, 1989 · Reported as Piper STCPA28 · Substantial damageIncident 19850310025099IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Hunting Valley, OHPartial power loss in flight, safe landing. Part of exhaust valve head was missing.Mar 10, 1985

Other aircraft with N40973 · 2

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. N40973 is registered now to the first aircraft listed.

NowAerovodochody L-29 DELFIN · S/N 294677Registered now · Pelland John J, Antioch, IL1965Piper J-3 · S/N 7640Cancelled May 20, 1965 · Built 1941 · Worsham Dusting Svc Inc, Pecos, TX