Has N5969W been in an accident?

Yes. N5969W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N5969W?

N5969W is a 1967 Piper PA-28-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-3957.

Has N5969W been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5969W (CEN20FA072) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5969W — 1967 Piper PA-28-150

Deregistered

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

N5969W 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 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-3957
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-150
Year: 1967
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN20FA072Feb 2, 2020Florence, COFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff with reduced airplane performance due to high density altitude

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Piper PA-28-150).

Oct 31, 2020deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5969W been in an accident?: Yes. N5969W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N5969W?: N5969W is a 1967 Piper PA-28-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-3957.
Has N5969W been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5969W (CEN20FA072) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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