N5714W — 1963 Piper PA-28-160
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N5714W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The failure of the instrument-rated pilot to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a gyro malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the loss of primary gyro flight instruments due to the failure of the vacuum pump, the inadequate assistance provided by FAA ATC personnel, and the inadequate recurrent training of FAA ATC personnel in recognizing and responding to in-flight emergency situations.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Piper PA-28-160).
- Apr 17, 2014deregistered — Deal Virgil T
Frequently asked
- Has N5714W been in an accident?
- Yes. N5714W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N5714W?
- N5714W is a 1963 Piper PA-28-160 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-1215.
- Has N5714W been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N5714W (ERA13FA088) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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