Has N178 been in an accident?

Yes. N178 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N178?

N178 is a 1945 Stinson L-5 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3571.

N178 — 1945 Stinson L-5

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N178 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 3571
Manufacturer: Stinson
Model: L-5
Year: 1945
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-435
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16CA481Sep 8, 2016San Antonio, TXMinor
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1945 Stinson L-5).

Jan 23, 2018deregistered — Montezuma Marcelo

Frequently asked

Has N178 been in an accident?: Yes. N178 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N178?: N178 is a 1945 Stinson L-5 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3571.

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