Has N40985 been in an accident?

Yes. N40985 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N40985?

N40985 is a 1941 Piper J5A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 51217.

N40985 — 1941 Piper J5A

Deregistered

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

N40985 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 51217
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J5A
Year: 1941
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A80 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12LA410Jun 22, 2012Atlantic Ocean, AONo injuries
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the aircraft sank after ditching and was not recovered.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1941 Piper J5A).

Jan 4, 2018deregistered — Bulger Edward P

Frequently asked

Has N40985 been in an accident?: Yes. N40985 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N40985?: N40985 is a 1941 Piper J5A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 51217.

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