Has N5823Z been in an accident?

Yes. N5823Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N5823Z?

N5823Z is a 1963 Piper PA-22-108 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-9680.

N5823Z — 1963 Piper PA-22-108

Deregistered

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

N5823Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 22-9680
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-22-108
Year: 1963
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA16LA183May 13, 2016Gallatin, TNNo injuries
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an inflight fire due to the presence of a bird nest in the engine compartment.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Piper PA-22-108).

Mar 30, 2018deregistered — Harms Gregory F

Frequently asked

Has N5823Z been in an accident?: Yes. N5823Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N5823Z?: N5823Z is a 1963 Piper PA-22-108 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-9680.

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