# N8218P: 1963 Piper PA-24-250, registration cancelled 2018-01-09

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: January 9, 2018
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- 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: 24-3471
- Year built: 1963
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: March 1, 1963
- Certificate issued: July 28, 2008
- Last registry action: November 22, 2011
- Mode S code: AB3810
- Owner when cancelled: [Ungar James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNGAR%20JAMES%20R)
- Location: [Yreka, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yreka)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 41.7561° N, 122.6595° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 96097, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8218P
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8218P
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8218P-2018-01-09

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 WPR12FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA339), Aug 2, 2012: Piper PA-24-250 (N8218P), Truckee, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by prescription pain medication.
- [NTSB OAK76DXQ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DXQ17), Sep 19, 1975: Piper PA-24 (N8218P), Truckee, CA, 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 20120802016749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120802016749A), Aug 2, 2012: Piper PA-24-250 (N8218P), Truckee, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The pilot initiated a takeoff on runway 19 with full fuel, two passengers and baggage on board. This configuration was determined to be over gross weight.…
- [Incident 19970205004609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970205004609I), Feb 5, 1997: Piper PA24250 (N8218P), Fresno, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: N8218P, a Piper PA-24-250 commanche, departed medford, Oregon airport at approximately 1200 on a VFR flight to lancaster, CA. (Wjf). Near the…
- [Accident 19750919031689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750919031689A), Sep 19, 1975: Piper PA24250 (N8218P), Truckee, CA, Substantial damage. Distracted by otr acft on UNICOM.

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