Has N5965H been in an accident?

Yes. N5965H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N5965H?

N5965H is a 1949 Piper PA-16 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 16-594.

N5965H — 1949 Piper PA-16

Deregistered

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

N5965H appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 16-594
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-16
Year: 1949
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC13CA109Jun 5, 2013Glennallen, AKNo injuries
The pilot's loss of control during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 25, 2018deregistered — Lobo Jason E

Frequently asked

Has N5965H been in an accident?: Yes. N5965H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N5965H?: N5965H is a 1949 Piper PA-16 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 16-594.

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