N6939K — 1950 Piper PA-20
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N6939K appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2015, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The pilot's delayed decision to go around after realizing that the airplane’s airspeed and altitude were too high, which resulted in an inadequate flare and bounced landing and a subsequent go-around in high-density altitude conditions.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1950 Piper PA-20).
- Jan 9, 2019deregistered — Howland Glenn R
Frequently asked
- Has N6939K been in an accident?
- Yes. N6939K appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N6939K?
- N6939K is a 1950 Piper PA-20 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 20-43.
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