# N8157R: 1980 Piper PA-32-301, registration cancelled 2013-08-23

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 23, 2013
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
- Airframe: [Piper PA-32-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301) (registry code 7103207)
- Engine: [Lycoming IO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series) (registry code 41530)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A3SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3SO), [TCDS 1E4](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1E4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 32-8006006
- Year built: 1980
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: March 3, 1980
- Last registry action: March 22, 2001
- Mode S code: AB1F4C
- Location: [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.4676° N, 97.5164° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Oklahoma City, OK, within about 14 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8157R
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8157R
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8157R-2013-08-23

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-32-301: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-301.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 MKC90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA040), Dec 29, 1989: Piper PA-32-301 (N8157R), Norfolk, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: INPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS DELAY IN DIVERTING TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE…
- [NTSB CHI81FER26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER26), Mar 10, 1981: Piper PA-32 (N8157R), Faribault, MN, substantial damage

## 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 19891228057289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891228057289A), Dec 28, 1989: Piper PA32301 (N8157R), Norfolk, NE, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel at night while proceeding to IFR alternate. Crashed into a feed lot. Failed to have fuel reserve.
- [Incident 19840707053309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840707053309I), Jul 7, 1984: Piper PA32301 (N8157R), Flemingsburg, KY, Minor damage. Swerved off the runway on landing and struck hay bales. Stated his foot became jammed between rudder and yoke.
- [Accident 19810310009229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810310009229A), Mar 10, 1981: Piper PA32300 (N8157R), Faribault, MN, Substantial damage. Landed in a crab due to strong crosswind. Unable to align aircraft with runway. Ran off runway.

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