Has N2043D been in an accident?

Yes. N2043D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N2043D?

N2043D is a 1952 Beech C35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-3396.

Has N2043D been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N2043D (CEN09FA405) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N2043D — 1952 Beech C35

Deregistered

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

N2043D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: D-3396
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: C35
Year: 1952
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor E185 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09FA405Jul 3, 2009Weslaco, TXFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1952 Beech C35).

Mar 10, 2017deregistered — Copeland Ralph R

Frequently asked

Has N2043D been in an accident?: Yes. N2043D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N2043D?: N2043D is a 1952 Beech C35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-3396.
Has N2043D been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N2043D (CEN09FA405) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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