Has N56796 been in an accident?

Yes. N56796 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N56796?

N56796 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7425037.

N56796 — 1973 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

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

N56796 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-7425037
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12CA585Sep 22, 2012Maryville, TNNo injuries
The pilot’s failure to plan and execute a takeoff that assured obstacle clearance at the departure end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Piper PA-28-140).

Jan 10, 2018deregistered — Hunt James W

Frequently asked

Has N56796 been in an accident?: Yes. N56796 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N56796?: N56796 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7425037.

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