Has N5542U been in an accident?

Yes. N5542U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N5542U?

N5542U is a 1969 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-26264.

Has N5542U been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5542U (ERA19FA164) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5542U — 1969 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

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

N5542U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-26264
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1969
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA19FA164May 6, 2019Foley, ALFatal · 1 fatal
A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following the loss of power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Piper PA-28-140).

Jul 2, 2022deregistered — Lightning Aviation

Frequently asked

Has N5542U been in an accident?: Yes. N5542U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N5542U?: N5542U is a 1969 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-26264.
Has N5542U been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5542U (ERA19FA164) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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