Has N56884 been in an accident?

Yes. N56884 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N56884?

N56884 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7425057.

N56884 — 1973 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

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

N56884 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-7425057
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

ERA17LA267Aug 6, 2017Pittstown, NJSerious
The student pilot's improper decision to conduct a night flight and his failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total and recent night flight experience.

Registration timeline

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

Dec 8, 2017deregistered — Dalrymple Kyle

Frequently asked

Has N56884 been in an accident?: Yes. N56884 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N56884?: N56884 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7425057.

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