Has N9712D been in an accident?

Yes. N9712D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N9712D?

N9712D is a 1959 Piper PA-22-160 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-6624.

Has N9712D been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N9712D (WPR15FA215) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N9712D — 1959 Piper PA-22-160

Deregistered

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

N9712D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 22-6624
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-22-160
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR15FA215Jul 11, 2015Twin Sisters Mtn, WAFatal · 2 fatal
The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1959 Piper PA-22-160).

Mar 16, 2018deregistered — Nevalainer Robert J

Frequently asked

Has N9712D been in an accident?: Yes. N9712D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N9712D?: N9712D is a 1959 Piper PA-22-160 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-6624.
Has N9712D been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N9712D (WPR15FA215) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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