Has N169GW been in an accident?

Yes. N169GW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N169GW?

N169GW is a 2001 Smith Bret B SEAREY (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1DK184.

Has N169GW been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N169GW (ERA09LA325) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N169GW — 2001 Smith Bret B SEAREY

Deregistered

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

N169GW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1DK184
Manufacturer: Smith Bret B
Model: SEAREY
Year: 2001
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Ama/expr Unknown Eng
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09LA325Jun 6, 2009Knoxville, TNFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Smith Bret B SEAREY).

May 8, 2013deregistered — Smith Bret B

Frequently asked

Has N169GW been in an accident?: Yes. N169GW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N169GW?: N169GW is a 2001 Smith Bret B SEAREY (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1DK184.
Has N169GW been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N169GW (ERA09LA325) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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