Has N5840Z been in an accident?

Yes. N5840Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N5840Z?

N5840Z is a 1963 Piper PA-22-108 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-9694.

N5840Z — 1963 Piper PA-22-108

Deregistered

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

N5840Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 22-9694
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

ANC08LA047Apr 1, 2008Ugashik, AKNo injuries
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was water on the surface of the ice-covered lake.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 30, 2019deregistered — Briggs Roland B

Frequently asked

Has N5840Z been in an accident?: Yes. N5840Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N5840Z?: N5840Z is a 1963 Piper PA-22-108 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-9694.

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