Has N6861K been in an accident?

Yes. N6861K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N6861K?

N6861K is a 1949 Piper PA-16 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 16-697.

N6861K — 1949 Piper PA-16

Deregistered

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

N6861K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 16-697
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-16
Year: 1949
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12CA271Jun 20, 2012Okanogan, WASerious
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering.

Registration timeline

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

Sep 26, 1958deregistered — Christian Arthur Dean

Frequently asked

Has N6861K been in an accident?: Yes. N6861K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N6861K?: N6861K is a 1949 Piper PA-16 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 16-697.

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