Has N5939P been in an accident?

Yes. N5939P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N5939P?

N5939P is a 1959 Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-1029.

Has N5939P been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5939P (CEN20LA373) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5939P — 1959 Piper PA-24-250

Deregistered

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

N5939P appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 24-1029
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

CEN20LA373Sep 1, 2020Midland, MIFatal · 1 fatal
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Registration timeline

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

Feb 25, 2023deregistered — Granger William

Frequently asked

Has N5939P been in an accident?: Yes. N5939P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N5939P?: N5939P is a 1959 Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-1029.
Has N5939P been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5939P (CEN20LA373) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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