Aircraft Description
N5293H is a 1949 Piper PA-16, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pierce Stephan in Graham, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 11, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on December 1, 1997. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N5293H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6AD26 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5293H was last updated on July 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5293H. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2002 | ATL02FA074 | Substantial | Fatal | The failure of PA-16 pilot to maintain a visual lookout and to yield the right-of-way to a lower airplane while on final approach resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to adhere to an ATC clearance while landing, and the subsequent in-flight collision of both airplanes with terrain. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC