Has N5897P been in an accident?

Yes. N5897P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N5897P?

N5897P is a 1959 Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-984.

N5897P — 1959 Piper PA-24-250

Deregistered

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

N5897P appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 24-984
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-24-250
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN15LA064Nov 28, 2014Berrien Springs, MISerious
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1959 Piper PA-24-250).

Apr 5, 2017deregistered — Fisher William

Frequently asked

Has N5897P been in an accident?: Yes. N5897P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N5897P?: N5897P is a 1959 Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-984.

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