Has N5896H been in an accident?

Yes. N5896H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N5896H?

N5896H is a 1949 Piper PA-16 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 16-514.

N5896H — 1949 Piper PA-16

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N5896H appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 16-514
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-16
Year: 1949
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA348Jun 18, 2017Palatka, FLNo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1949 Piper PA-16).

Aug 18, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5896H been in an accident?: Yes. N5896H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N5896H?: N5896H is a 1949 Piper PA-16 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 16-514.

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