Has N400LE been in an accident?

Yes. N400LE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N400LE?

N400LE is a 1971 Beech A24R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number MC-72.

N400LE — 1971 Beech A24R

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N400LE appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: MC-72
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: A24R
Year: 1971
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser A&c
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA18LA010Oct 18, 2017Manteo, NCSerious
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure wiring during an electrical component installation, which resulted in arcing and smoke in the cockpit. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor's failure to attain a proper descent rate during the forced landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1971 Beech A24R).

Aug 2, 2020deregistered — Obx Airplanes Llc

Frequently asked

Has N400LE been in an accident?: Yes. N400LE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N400LE?: N400LE is a 1971 Beech A24R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number MC-72.

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