Has N156J been in an accident?

Yes. N156J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N156J?

N156J is a 1961 Beech 35-A33 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number CD-285.

N156J — 1961 Beech 35-A33

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N156J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: CD-285
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: 35-A33
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor I0-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA10LA210Apr 5, 2010Pittsburgh, PANo injuries
A fire of undetermined origin behind the left instrument panel.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Beech 35-A33).

Jan 10, 2018deregistered — Pittsburgh Institute Of Aeronautics

Frequently asked

Has N156J been in an accident?: Yes. N156J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N156J?: N156J is a 1961 Beech 35-A33 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number CD-285.

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