Has N5985U been in an accident?

Yes. N5985U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N5985U?

N5985U is a 1970 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-26822.

Has N5985U been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5985U (ERA15FA128) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5985U — 1970 Piper PA-28-140

Deregistered

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

N5985U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-26822
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-140
Year: 1970
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA15FA128Feb 11, 2015Greensboro, NCFatal · 1 fatal
A total loss of engine power after takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of excessive wear of the fuel selector valve. Also causal was the owner/operator and maintenance personnel's inadequate maintenance, and inadequate postmaintenance inspection.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1970 Piper PA-28-140).

May 30, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5985U been in an accident?: Yes. N5985U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N5985U?: N5985U is a 1970 Piper PA-28-140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-26822.
Has N5985U been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5985U (ERA15FA128) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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