Has N2571U been in an accident?

Yes. N2571U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N2571U?

N2571U is a 1979 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8016037.

Has N2571U been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N2571U (ERA14LA117) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N2571U — 1979 Piper PA-28-161

Deregistered

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

N2571U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-8016037
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-161
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA14LA117Feb 8, 2014Stuart, FLFatal · 1 fatal
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into dark night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with water.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Piper PA-28-161).

Oct 25, 2017deregistered — Fishe Flying Corp

Frequently asked

Has N2571U been in an accident?: Yes. N2571U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N2571U?: N2571U is a 1979 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-8016037.
Has N2571U been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N2571U (ERA14LA117) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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