Single-engine piston

N6561P

1960 Piper Comanche 250

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1960
Serial
24-1683
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-540 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Murrieta, CA
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Registration record

N6561P on the FAA register

Type
1960 Piper Comanche 250 (FAA: Piper PA-24-250)
Serial
24-1683
Engines
Lycoming O-540 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Murrieta, CA
Certificate issued
2022-03-31
Airworthiness date
1959-12-30
Registration expires
2029-03-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A8A58D
Mode S (octal)
52122615
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

  • 2029-03-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2022-03-31
    Certificate of registration issued as N6561P.
  • 1997-03-23
    Accident at Bowling Green, OH; damage: substantial.
  • 1977-09-01
    Accident at Panther Junctn,Tx, 43; damage: substantial.
  • 1960
    Manufactured (1960).
  • 1959-12-30
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
Overview

About N6561P

N6561P is a 1960 Piper Comanche 250 (FAA model PA-24-250), serial number 24-1683. It is registered to an individual in Murrieta, California. The current certificate of registration was issued on March 31, 2022 and expires on March 31, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-540 series engine 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. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated December 30, 1959.

N6561P 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

1997-03-23 Accident · Bowling Green, OH Damage: Substantial NTSB · NYC97LA061
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-24-250
Probable cause: the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in airframe ice and the loss of adequate lift to maintain continued flight. The adverse weather (icing) condition was a related factor.
1977-09-01 Accident · Panther Junctn,Tx, 43 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1880
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.