# N8782L: 1972 Piper PA-25-235, registration cancelled 2012-11-15

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: November 15, 2012
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Piper PA-25-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-235) (registry code 7102504)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 2A8](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A8), [TCDS E-295](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-295) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 25-5470
- Year built: 1972
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control
- Airworthiness date: May 12, 1972
- Last registry action: November 6, 2001
- Mode S code: AC16B7
- Location: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8782L
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8782L
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8782L-2012-11-15

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-25-235: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-235.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 FTW89DRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD02), Jan 16, 1989: Piper PA-25-235 (N8782L), Bogalusa, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THE LAST TAKEOFF RESULTING IN AN INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY FOR THE FLIGHT.

## 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 19890116000689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890116000689A), Jan 16, 1989: Piper PA25235 (N8782L), Bogalusa, LA, Substantial damage. Unable to purchase fuel en route,tried to make another airport. Out of fuel,hit trees and crashed trying for a road

## Other aircraft with N8782L

- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8782L-undated): Piper PA-25-260, S/N 25-5265. Exported to Brazil. Owner: [Piper Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP)

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