Has N1572J been in an accident?

Yes. N1572J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N1572J?

N1572J is a 1967 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-23978.

N1572J — 1967 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

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

N1572J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-23978
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1967
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16LA097Feb 1, 2016Sturtevant, WINo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during a landing at dusk, which resulted in impact with a moving ground vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative precision approach path indicator.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Piper PA-28-140).

Jan 4, 2017deregistered — Blue Moon Aviation Llc

Frequently asked

Has N1572J been in an accident?: Yes. N1572J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N1572J?: N1572J is a 1967 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-23978.

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