Has N5673U been in an accident?

Yes. N5673U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N5673U?

N5673U is a 1969 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-26470.

N5673U — 1969 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

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

N5673U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-26470
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

GAA16CA490Sep 15, 2016Parkersburg, WVNo injuries
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the approach for landing, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway threshold. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the approach for landing.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 4, 2019deregistered — Lets Fly Aero Club Inc

Frequently asked

Has N5673U been in an accident?: Yes. N5673U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N5673U?: N5673U is a 1969 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-26470.

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