Has N5426W been in an accident?

Yes. N5426W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N5426W?

N5426W is a 1962 Piper PA-28 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-498.

N5426W — 1962 Piper PA-28

Deregistered

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

N5426W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-498
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

NYC08LA172Apr 30, 2008Richmond Hill, GASerious
The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.

Registration timeline

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

Aug 22, 2008deregistered — Scallan Terry Lee

Frequently asked

Has N5426W been in an accident?: Yes. N5426W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N5426W?: N5426W is a 1962 Piper PA-28 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-498.

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