N145AB — 1965 Piper PA-25-235
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N145AB appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 25-3137
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-25-235
- Year
- 1965
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-540 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Aerial Banners Inc — Pembroke Pines, FL
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance while maneuvering during a banner tow flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a 19-story building in a heavily congested area. Contributing to the accident were the easterly wind conditions, the pilot's total lack of experience in banner tow operations, and his inadvertent flight over a densely populated area with numerous tall buildings nearby.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Piper PA-25-235).
- Jun 28, 2006registered — Aerial Banners Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N145AB been in an accident?
- Yes. N145AB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
- What kind of aircraft is N145AB?
- N145AB is a 1965 Piper PA-25-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 25-3137.
- Who is N145AB registered to?
- N145AB is registered to Aerial Banners Inc of Pembroke Pines, FL. Registration status: active.
- Has N145AB been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N145AB (ERA19FA112) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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