Has N856CC been in an accident?

Yes. N856CC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N856CC?

N856CC is a 1964 Piper PA-24-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-4020.

N856CC — 1964 Piper PA-24-260

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N856CC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 24-4020
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-24-260
Year: 1964
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN13LA362Jun 28, 2013Eagle, COSerious
The pilots’ improper fuel management, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was worn and corroded fuel senders, which transmitted inaccurate fuel readings to the fuel monitoring system.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Piper PA-24-260).

Nov 20, 2014deregistered — Petrachek Timothy C

Frequently asked

Has N856CC been in an accident?: Yes. N856CC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N856CC?: N856CC is a 1964 Piper PA-24-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-4020.

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