Has N5166S been in an accident?

Yes. N5166S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N5166S?

N5166S is a 1970 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7105020.

N5166S — 1970 Piper PA-28-180

Deregistered

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

N5166S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-7105020
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-180
Year: 1970
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA21LA351Sep 6, 2021Philadelphia, PANo injuries
The pilot’s exceedance of the wing’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1970 Piper PA-28-180).

Mar 10, 2023deregistered — Patel J C

Frequently asked

Has N5166S been in an accident?: Yes. N5166S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N5166S?: N5166S is a 1970 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7105020.

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