Aircraft Description
N56655 is a 1973 Piper PA-32-300, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to White James T in Ardmore, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on January 8, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N56655 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A74059 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N56655 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 N56655. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2002 | CHI03LA011 | Substantial | None | The pilot not maintaining directional control during landing and the inoperative right main landing gear brake. Contributing factors were the failed brake master cylinder seal, resulting in a hydraulic leak, the inadequate preflight by the pilot, the fuel fire, and the pilot intentionally operating the airplane with a known brake system problem. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC