Has N5541F been in an accident?

Yes. N5541F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N5541F?

N5541F is a 1968 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-25239.

N5541F — 1968 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N5541F appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-25239
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA035Oct 19, 2016Fresno, CAMinor
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during departure due to being distracted by looking for his phone.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Piper PA-28-140).

Feb 28, 2020deregistered — Mersino Peter J

Frequently asked

Has N5541F been in an accident?: Yes. N5541F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N5541F?: N5541F is a 1968 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-25239.

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