Has N5212W been in an accident?

Yes. N5212W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N5212W?

N5212W is a 1961 Piper PA-28-160 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-248.

Has N5212W been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5212W (ERA09LA124) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5212W — 1961 Piper PA-28-160

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N5212W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-248
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-160
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09LA124Jan 4, 2009Indiana, PAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in IMC conditions, resulting in a collision with trees during a go-around.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Piper PA-28-160).

May 22, 2017deregistered — Goldlinger Mark E

Frequently asked

Has N5212W been in an accident?: Yes. N5212W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N5212W?: N5212W is a 1961 Piper PA-28-160 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-248.
Has N5212W been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5212W (ERA09LA124) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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