Has N5540A been in an accident?

Yes. N5540A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N5540A?

N5540A is a Piper PA-20 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 20-982.

N5540A — Piper PA-20

Deregistered

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

N5540A 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: 20-982
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-20
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC09CA107Sep 27, 2009Fairbanks, AKNo injuries
The student pilot's decision to attempt an off-airport landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-20).

May 16, 2017deregistered — Rice Wesley R

Frequently asked

Has N5540A been in an accident?: Yes. N5540A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N5540A?: N5540A is a Piper PA-20 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 20-982.

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