Aircraft Description
N1438T is a 2014 Piper PA 46-350P, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Freedom Flyers II LLC in Islip, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 10, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on October 16, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A engine producing 350 horsepower, N1438T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0B157 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1438T was last tracked by AviatorDB near Long Island Macarthur Airport (KISP) on June 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1438T was last updated on October 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Piper PA-46-310P Malibu pioneered affordable pressurized single-engine aviation when it first flew in August 1982, becoming only the third pressurized single-engine piston aircraft in civil aviation history. This low-wing, six-seat monoplane featured a Continental TSIO-520BE engine producing 310 horsepower and 5.5 psi cabin pressurization for high-altitude comfort. With a maximum cruise speed of 234 knots and service ceiling of 30,000 feet, the Malibu delivered cabin-class performance previously reserved for twin-engine aircraft. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida, exactly 404 examples were built between 1983 and 1988. AviatorDB tracks 48,181 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is PA46.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1438T. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1997 | SEA97LA138 | Substantial | Serious | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure he could execute a safe departure in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Related factors included: the unfavorable/variable/gusty wind conditions; and a power line near the departure end of the runway. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC