Has N5568J been in an accident?

Yes. N5568J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N5568J?

N5568J is a 1968 Piper PA-32-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-1032.

N5568J — 1968 Piper PA-32-260

Deregistered

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

N5568J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32-1032
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-32-260
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA16LA053Dec 1, 2015Opa Locka, FLSerious
Maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, which resulted in the escape of exhaust gases into the engine compartment and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Piper PA-32-260).

May 30, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5568J been in an accident?: Yes. N5568J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N5568J?: N5568J is a 1968 Piper PA-32-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-1032.

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