# N4946M: Piper PA-20, registration cancelled 2021-05-02

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 2, 2021
- Status when cancelled: Assigned, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Piper PA-20](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20) (registry code 7102002)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 1A4](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A4), [TCDS E-229](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-229) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 20-637
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Last registry action: October 30, 2020
- Mode S code: A6222A
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4946M
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4946M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4946M-2021-05-02

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.

ADs and bulletins for the Piper PA-20: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 ANC93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA117), Jul 14, 1993: Piper PA-20 (N4946M), Circle Hot Spri, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAXI. FACTOR IS THE ROUGH/RUTTED CONDITION OF THE AIRSTRIP.
- [NTSB ANC83FAA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FAA01), Oct 8, 1982: Piper PA-20-A (N4946M), Phillips Field, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0425), Feb 1, 1964: Piper PA20 (N4946M), Glendo, WY, 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 19930714023789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930714023789A), Jul 14, 1993: Piper PA20 (N4946M), Circle Hot Spri, AK, Substantial damage. Lost control taxiing for takeoff. Surface was ruted and loose rocks. Beleived a rock locked a brake.
- [Accident 19821007054389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821007054389A), Oct 7, 1982: Piper PA20 (N4946M), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. Used too much brake trying to maintain directional control on landing roll. Nosed over. Invalid medical certificate

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