Has N56897 been in an accident?

Yes. N56897 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N56897?

N56897 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7425060.

N56897 — 1973 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

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

N56897 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-7425060
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

WPR15LA266Sep 23, 2015Elko, NVSerious
The pilot's failure to sufficiently lean the engine’s fuel-to-air mixture for the given density altitude, which resulted in reduced engine power output and the airplane’s inability to climb.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 5, 2018deregistered — Hill Richard R

Frequently asked

Has N56897 been in an accident?: Yes. N56897 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N56897?: N56897 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7425060.

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