# N7156W: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 3
- Last cancelled: January 11, 2017
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=7156W
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7156W

## Aircraft that carried N7156W

- [Cancelled 2017-01-11](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7156W-2017-01-11): Textron 172S, S/N 172S11747, built 2016. Exported to China. Owner: [Moundridge, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Moundridge)
- [Cancelled 2005-11-21](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7156W-2005-11-21): Shippey John J LANCAIR 235, S/N JJS3, built 1990. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Shippey John J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHIPPEY%20JOHN%20J), [Henager, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Henager)
- [Cancelled 1971-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7156W-1971-01-04): Piper PA-28-180, S/N 28-964. Owner: [Flying D Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20D%20INC), [Defiance, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Defiance)

## NTSB investigations on N7156W (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ATL03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA121), Jul 30, 2003: Lancair 235 (N7156W), Fort Payne, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly reconnect the mixture control cable resulting in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with the trees.
- [NTSB CHI69A0100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0100), Jun 12, 1969: Piper PA-28 (N7156W), Archbold, OH, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB NYC66D0594](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0594), Mar 30, 1966: Piper PA-28 (N7156W), Wardsboro, VT, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N7156W (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20030730016409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030730016409A), Jul 30, 2003: Amtr LANCAIR235 (N7156W), Fort Payne, AL, Destroyed. (-23) The carburetor was removed and reinstalled by the owner/pilot who built the airplane. The owner/pilot holds an FAA A&P certificate. Twenty minutes into…
- [Incident 19910728037869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910728037869I), Jul 28, 1991: Amtrnc 235LANCAIR (N7156W), Charleston, WV. Pilot unable to transfer fuel. Engine quit due to fuel exhaustion on approach. Made safe landing.

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