# N7308P: 1961 Piper PA-24-250, registration cancelled 2018-02-15

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: February 15, 2018
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
- Airframe: [Piper PA-24-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-250) (registry code 7102404)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 1A15](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A15), [TCDS E-295](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-295) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 24-2483
- Year built: 1961
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: January 17, 1961
- Last registry action: September 24, 2014
- Mode S code: A9CE89
- Location: [Crystal, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Crystal)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.0637° N, 93.3412° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 55429, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7308P
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=7308P
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7308P-2018-02-15

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-24-250: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-250.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 CEN14CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA227), May 2, 2014: Piper PA 24-250 (N7308P), New Braunfels, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inflight decision making.
- [NTSB NYC90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA112), May 26, 1990: Piper PA-24-250 (N7308P), Lyons, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A WORN OUT BRAKE ON THE LEFT MAIN GEAR. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE OWNER'S DECISION NOT TO REPAIR THE LEFT BRAKE AFTER THE RIGHT BRAKE HAD A SIMILAR FAILURE 4 HOURS EARLIER.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20140502006279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140502006279A), May 2, 2014: Piper PA-24-250 (N7308P), New Braunfels, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft experienced engine power loss 7 nautical miles northwest of New Braunfels, Texas at 4,400? MSL (3,800? AGL). Pilot turned towards New Braunfels…
- [Accident 19900526020119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900526020119A), May 26, 1990: Piper PA24250 (N7308P), Lyons, NY, Substantial damage. No left brake on landing. Ran off end Private strip. Brake worn to rivets. Other brake same prior but fixed it only
- [Incident 19861004047729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861004047729I), Oct 4, 1986: Piper PA24250 (N7308P), Blacksburg, VA, Minor damage. Failed to extend gear for landing. Landed gear up.

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