Has N5788D been in an accident?

Yes. N5788D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N5788D?

N5788D is a 1956 Piper PA-22-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-4464.

N5788D — 1956 Piper PA-22-150

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N5788D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 22-4464
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-22-150
Year: 1956
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16LA252Jul 2, 2016Houghton Lake Heights, MIMinor
The pilot's delayed reaction to the variable wind condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and the airplane's subsequent collision with a wire fence short of the runway.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1956 Piper PA-22-150).

Sep 28, 2016deregistered — Parker Jimmy A

Frequently asked

Has N5788D been in an accident?: Yes. N5788D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N5788D?: N5788D is a 1956 Piper PA-22-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-4464.

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