Has N511FS been in an accident?

Yes. N511FS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N511FS?

N511FS is a 1959 Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-1483.

Has N511FS been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N511FS (WPR11FA248) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N511FS — 1959 Piper PA-24-250

Deregistered

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

N511FS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 24-1483
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-24-250
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR11FA248Jun 5, 2011Astoria, ORFatal · 1 fatal
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and anxiety from a reported failure of the airplane's electrical system.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1959 Piper PA-24-250).

Apr 7, 2017deregistered — Dooney Kevin

Frequently asked

Has N511FS been in an accident?: Yes. N511FS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N511FS?: N511FS is a 1959 Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-1483.
Has N511FS been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N511FS (WPR11FA248) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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