Has N5985H been in an accident?

Yes. N5985H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N5985H?

N5985H is a 1949 Piper PA-16 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 16-613.

N5985H — 1949 Piper PA-16

Deregistered

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

N5985H appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 16-613
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

CEN11CA435Jun 30, 2011Huntington, INNo injuries
The pilot's improper use of brakes which resulted in a nose over.

Registration timeline

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

Sep 28, 2011deregistered — Anderson Robert S

Frequently asked

Has N5985H been in an accident?: Yes. N5985H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N5985H?: N5985H is a 1949 Piper PA-16 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 16-613.

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