Has N251E been in an accident?

Yes. N251E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N251E?

N251E is a 1981 Beech A36 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number E-1962.

N251E — 1981 Beech A36

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N251E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: E-1962
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: A36
Year: 1981
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR18LA043Dec 4, 2017Rio Oso, CAMinor
An in-flight fire due to electrical arc corrosion of the fuel line.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Beech A36).

Nov 29, 2019deregistered — Saylors Eric D

Frequently asked

Has N251E been in an accident?: Yes. N251E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N251E?: N251E is a 1981 Beech A36 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number E-1962.

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