Has N5989Z been in an accident?

Yes. N5989Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N5989Z?

N5989Z is a 1965 Piper PA-18-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-8247.

Has N5989Z been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5989Z (WPR15FA062) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5989Z — 1965 Piper PA-18-150

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N5989Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18-8247
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-18-150
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR15FA062Dec 16, 2014Ronan, MTFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing an intentional, abrupt low-level maneuver.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Piper PA-18-150).

Mar 30, 2018deregistered — Schauss Tim J

Frequently asked

Has N5989Z been in an accident?: Yes. N5989Z appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N5989Z?: N5989Z is a 1965 Piper PA-18-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-8247.
Has N5989Z been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5989Z (WPR15FA062) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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