Has N616FT been in an accident?

Yes. N616FT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N616FT?

N616FT is a 1989 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2841239.

N616FT — 1989 Piper PA-28-161

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N616FT appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2841239
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-161
Year: 1989
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA11LA067Feb 26, 2009Melbourne, FLNo injuries
The student pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1989 Piper PA-28-161).

Aug 20, 2014deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N616FT been in an accident?: Yes. N616FT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N616FT?: N616FT is a 1989 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2841239.

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