Has N15791 been in an accident?

Yes. N15791 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N15791?

N15791 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 287325165.

N15791 — 1973 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026

N15791 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 287325165
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12LA087Jan 27, 2012Chehalis, WANo injuries
The pilot did not correctly manage his glide profile during a simulated engine-out forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to add additional engine power, which resulted in a runway undershoot.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Piper PA-28-140).

Feb 11, 2014deregistered — Sharman Enterprises Inc

Frequently asked

Has N15791 been in an accident?: Yes. N15791 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N15791?: N15791 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 287325165.

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