N5987H — 1946 Piper PA-16
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N5987H appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 16-615
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-16
- Year
- 1946
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-235 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Farrell Tom — Sterling, AK
Accident & incident history
A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Piper PA-16).
- Nov 8, 2012registered — Farrell Tom
Frequently asked
- Has N5987H been in an accident?
- Yes. N5987H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N5987H?
- N5987H is a 1946 Piper PA-16 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 16-615.
- Who is N5987H registered to?
- N5987H is registered to Farrell Tom of Sterling, AK. Registration status: active.
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