Has N5076W been in an accident?

Yes. N5076W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N5076W?

N5076W is a 1961 Piper PA-28 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-85.

Has N5076W been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5076W (WPR13FA058) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5076W — 1961 Piper PA-28

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N5076W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-85
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR13FA058Nov 23, 2012Tacna, AZFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to acute psychosis with paranoid thoughts.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Piper PA-28).

Jan 23, 2018deregistered — Adm Aero Llc

Frequently asked

Has N5076W been in an accident?: Yes. N5076W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N5076W?: N5076W is a 1961 Piper PA-28 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-85.
Has N5076W been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5076W (WPR13FA058) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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