Has N5303W been in an accident?

Yes. N5303W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N5303W?

N5303W is a 1962 Piper PA-28 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-354.

N5303W — 1962 Piper PA-28

Deregistered

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

N5303W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-354
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28
Year: 1962
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09CA166Feb 7, 2009Terrell, TXNo injuries
The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1962 Piper PA-28).

Dec 18, 2012deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5303W been in an accident?: Yes. N5303W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N5303W?: N5303W is a 1962 Piper PA-28 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-354.

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