N8493P is a Piper PA-24-400 (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 26-73, registered in Avon, IN. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Sep 30, 2033; the renewal window opens on Mar 30, 2033. It is powered by a Lycoming IO-720 rated at 400 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class, issued Aug 13, 1964. It is one of 75 PA-24-400 aircraft in the FAA registry, 3 of them registered in Indiana. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Apr 15, 2022.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Sep 30, 2033
- Registrant type
- LLC
- Registered owner
- KEYSTONE FLYER LLC
- Location
- Avon, IN
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Indianapolis FSDO (IND FSDO) · (317) 837-4400
- Certificate issued
- Sep 18, 2026
- Last FAA action
- Sep 18, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- ABA417
- Mode S code (octal)
- 52722027
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
Public airports near Avon
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendricks County-Gordon Graham Field Indianapolis, IN | 2R2 | 4 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, MOGAS |
| Indianapolis International Indianapolis, IN | KIND | 6 mi | Towered | 100LL, A, A1+ |
| Eagle Creek Airpark Indianapolis, IN | KEYE | 7 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2022 | Benson, AZ | Piper PA-24-400 this airframe | Substantial | None | WPR22LA180 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.