Has N16DF been in an accident?

Yes. N16DF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N16DF?

N16DF is a 1946 Cessna 120 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11787.

N16DF — 1946 Cessna 120

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N16DF appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 11787
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 120
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR23LA081Dec 28, 2022Hawthorne, CANo injuries
A runway overrun due to the pilot’s failure to stop the airplane as a result of diminished braking action due to a water contaminated runway surface.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Cessna 120).

Oct 15, 2012deregistered — Medley Robert W

Frequently asked

Has N16DF been in an accident?: Yes. N16DF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N16DF?: N16DF is a 1946 Cessna 120 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11787.

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