# N5508U: 1969 Piper PA-28-140, registration cancelled 2011-06-30

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: June 30, 2011
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (registry code 7102802)
- 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: 28-26217
- Year built: 1969
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: August 4, 1969
- Certificate issued: October 11, 1988
- Last registry action: September 15, 2009
- Mode S code: A702EE
- Owners when cancelled: [Gardner Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARDNER%20RICHARD), [Pratt Willis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRATT%20WILLIS), [Zierer Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZIERER%20ANTHONY)
- Location: [Clarksville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Clarksville)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 38.3358° N, 85.6990° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 47130, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5508U
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5508U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5508U-2011-06-30

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-28-140: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140.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 MKC77FCD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCD34), Jul 20, 1977: Piper PA-28 (N5508U), New Liberty, IA, 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.

- [Incident 19910915055239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910915055239I), Sep 15, 1991: Piper PA28140 (N5508U), Charleston, IN. Pilot experienced a power loss. Landed in corn field. NR1 cylinder valve had broke.
- [Accident 19770720019179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770720019179A), Jul 20, 1977: Piper PA28140 (N5508U), New Liberty, IA, Substantial damage. 12INCH high alfalfa.

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