Has N2865C been in an accident?

Yes. N2865C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N2865C?

N2865C is a 1954 Cessna 170B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 26408.

Has N2865C been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N2865C (WPR13FA236) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N2865C — 1954 Cessna 170B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N2865C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 26408
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 170B
Year: 1954
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C145 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR13FA236May 19, 2013Auburn, CAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1954 Cessna 170B).

Jan 3, 2018deregistered — Rhymes Bruce A

Frequently asked

Has N2865C been in an accident?: Yes. N2865C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N2865C?: N2865C is a 1954 Cessna 170B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 26408.
Has N2865C been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N2865C (WPR13FA236) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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