Has N6872P been in an accident?

Yes. N6872P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N6872P?

N6872P is a 1960 Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-2007.

N6872P — 1960 Piper PA-24-250

Deregistered

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

N6872P appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 24-2007
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-24-250
Year: 1960
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA19LA085Jan 3, 2019Wilkes-barre, PANo injuries
The pilot/mechanic's improper installation and securing of the mixture control cable, which led to a simultaneous loss of total engine power and failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend when the cable caught on the nose landing gear assembly.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1960 Piper PA-24-250).

Oct 17, 2020deregistered — Bastion Allen L

Frequently asked

Has N6872P been in an accident?: Yes. N6872P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N6872P?: N6872P is a 1960 Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-2007.

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