Has N1516D been in an accident?

Yes. N1516D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N1516D?

N1516D is a 1951 Cessna 195A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7738.

N1516D — 1951 Cessna 195A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N1516D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7738
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 195A
Year: 1951
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Jacobs R-755b2
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA15CA329Aug 26, 2015Lancaster, NYNo injuries
The pilot's excessive application of brake pressure, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1951 Cessna 195A).

May 30, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N1516D been in an accident?: Yes. N1516D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N1516D?: N1516D is a 1951 Cessna 195A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7738.

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