C-GYSN - Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-161 (piper) Aircraft Registration
P28APiper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-161 (Piper)
Aircraft Description
Model Year
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Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corporation
Model
PA-28-161 (Piper)
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Airworthiness Date
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Classification
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Type Registration
Unknown
Status
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Cert Issue Date
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Registered Owner
Name
St Catharines Flying Club
Address
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City
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State / Zip Code
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Country
Canada
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
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Number of Engines
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Mode S Code (Oct)
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Mode S Code (Hex)
c085ea
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2016 | ERA17FA017 | Destroyed | Fatal | The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering in night instrument conditions that included light-to-heavy rain with severe turbulence, updrafts and downdrafts, and hail. Contributing to the accident was the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation, his lack of flight experience in actual instrument conditions, and his failure to request weather avoidance assistance from air traffic control. |
Additional Details
Registration
C-GYSN
Serial Number
28-7816311
Number of Engines
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Number of Seats
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Expiration Date
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Last Action Date
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Last Update Date
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Unique ID
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC