Has N17856 been in an accident?

Yes. N17856 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N17856?

N17856 is a 1936 Piper J-2 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 833.

N17856 — 1936 Piper J-2

Deregistered

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

N17856 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 833
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J-2
Year: 1936
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR14CA328Jul 30, 2014San Carlos, CANo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1936 Piper J-2).

Nov 20, 1970deregistered — Kastner Ed

Frequently asked

Has N17856 been in an accident?: Yes. N17856 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N17856?: N17856 is a 1936 Piper J-2 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 833.

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