Has N5808U been in an accident?

Yes. N5808U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N5808U?

N5808U is a 1970 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-26637.

N5808U — 1970 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

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

N5808U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-26637
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1970
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR13LA262Jun 4, 2013Burlington, WANo injuries
The failure of the rudder bar assembly during landing due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of the rudder bar assembly.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1970 Piper PA-28-140).

May 13, 2015deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5808U been in an accident?: Yes. N5808U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N5808U?: N5808U is a 1970 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-26637.

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