Has N56873 been in an accident?

Yes. N56873 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N56873?

N56873 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-151 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7415021.

N56873 — 1973 Piper PA-28-151

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N56873 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-7415021
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-151
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR15LA015Oct 18, 2014Bullhead City, AZMinor
A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Piper PA-28-151).

May 17, 2017deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N56873 been in an accident?: Yes. N56873 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N56873?: N56873 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-151 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7415021.

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