Has N5642L been in an accident?

Yes. N5642L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N5642L?

N5642L is a 1968 American AA-1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number AA1-0042.

Has N5642L been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5642L (WPR13FA041) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5642L — 1968 American AA-1

Deregistered

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

N5642L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: AA1-0042
Manufacturer: American
Model: AA-1
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR13FA041Nov 15, 2012Morgan, UTFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in frost remaining on the airplane's surfaces and led to its inability to produce enough lift to clear rising terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 American AA-1).

Apr 21, 2015deregistered — Tidwell Darren C

Frequently asked

Has N5642L been in an accident?: Yes. N5642L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N5642L?: N5642L is a 1968 American AA-1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number AA1-0042.
Has N5642L been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5642L (WPR13FA041) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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