Single-engine piston

N5451P

Piper Comanche 250

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
24-506
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
1
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Mineral Wells, TX
Registration record

N5451P on the FAA register

Type
Piper Comanche 250 (FAA: Piper PA-24-250)
Serial
24-506
Engines
1
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Mineral Wells, TX
Certificate issued
2024-03-20
Airworthiness date
—
Registration expires
2031-03-31
Airworthiness class
—
Mode S (hex)
A6ED08
Mode S (octal)
51566410
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
730 nm
Cruise (type)
145 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2031-03-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2024-03-20
    Certificate of registration issued as N5451P.
  • 2009-02-03
    Accident at Mineral Wells, TX; damage: substantial.
  • 1972-12-29
    Accident at Spring Valley,Ny, 32; damage: none.
Overview

About N5451P

N5451P is a Piper Comanche 250 (FAA model PA-24-250), serial number 24-506. It is registered to an individual in Mineral Wells, Texas. The current certificate of registration was issued on March 20, 2024 and expires on March 31, 2031.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 145 knots and a range of about 730 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions.

N5451P has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
145 kt
Range
730 nm
Takeoff over 50 ft
750 ft
Landing over 50 ft
600 ft
Fuel burn
10 gph

Published figures for the Piper Comanche 250 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition. Piper Comanche 250 specs, prices and for-sale inventory →

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2009-02-03 Accident · Mineral Wells, TX Damage: Substantial NTSB · CEN09CA169
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-24-250
Probable cause: The failure of the airframe and power plant mechanic to ensure proper lubrication of wire cables in the landing gear system during the annual inspection which precluded safe operation of the landing gear system.
1972-12-29 Accident · Spring Valley,Ny, 32 Damage: None NTSB · 3 3458
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-24

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.