Has N5222S been in an accident?

Yes. N5222S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N5222S?

N5222S is a 1970 Piper PA-32-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-40917.

N5222S — 1970 Piper PA-32-300

Deregistered

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

N5222S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32-40917
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-32-300
Year: 1970
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN14LA233May 7, 2014Lancaster, OHNo injuries
Fuel starvation due to the deterioration of the fuel selector valve, which allowed fuel to be fed from only the right tip tank. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate annual inspection, which failed to detect the deteriorated valve.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1970 Piper PA-32-300).

Mar 14, 2018deregistered — Smith Christopher

Frequently asked

Has N5222S been in an accident?: Yes. N5222S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N5222S?: N5222S is a 1970 Piper PA-32-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-40917.

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