# N6340R: 1966 Piper PA-28-140, registration cancelled 2013-04-29

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: April 29, 2013
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- 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: 28-21509
- Year built: 1966
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: March 10, 1966
- Certificate issued: April 26, 1989
- Last registry action: February 25, 1998
- Mode S code: A84F00
- Owner when cancelled: [Berndt Gary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERNDT%20GARY%20D)
- Location: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6340R
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6340R
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6340R-2013-04-29

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 (2)

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 MKC90FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA005), Oct 9, 1989: Piper PA-28 (N6340R), Delavan, MN, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING A LOW PASS, AND TO SEE-AND-AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS (INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S OSTENTATIOUS…
- [NTSB MKC67D0143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0143), Jul 15, 1966: Piper PA-28 (N6340R), Redig, SD, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19891008039189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891008039189A), Oct 8, 1989: Piper PA28140 (N6340R), Delavan, MN, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Struck a powerline and crashed while flying at tree top level. Powerline would be difficult to see at dusk.

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