N56PA — 1976 Gates Lear Jet 36A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N56PA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 023
- Manufacturer
- Gates Lear Jet
- Model
- 36A
- Year
- 1976
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Engine
- Garrett Tfe731 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Phoenix Air Group Inc — Cartesville, GA
Accident & incident history
The pilots’ loss of airplane control following a catastrophic fire that started on the left side of the aft equipment bay (tail cone). The fire likely initiated from a leak from the left fuel motive flow line due to a b-nut that loosened for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Gates Lear Jet 36A).
- Sep 26, 2013registered — Phoenix Air Group Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N56PA been in an accident?
- Yes. N56PA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N56PA?
- N56PA is a 1976 Gates Lear Jet 36A (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 023.
- Who is N56PA registered to?
- N56PA is registered to Phoenix Air Group Inc of Cartesville, GA. Registration status: active.
- Has N56PA been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N56PA (WPR23FA185) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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