Has N4178U been in an accident?

Yes. N4178U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N4178U?

N4178U is a 1948 Cessna 150D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15060178.

Has N4178U been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N4178U (CEN11FA240) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N4178U — 1948 Cessna 150D

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N4178U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15060178
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 150D
Year: 1948
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-200 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN11FA240Mar 20, 2011Baraboo, WIFatal · 2 fatal
The student pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a subsequent loss of airplane control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1948 Cessna 150D).

Jun 10, 2011deregistered — Eigner Robert L

Frequently asked

Has N4178U been in an accident?: Yes. N4178U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N4178U?: N4178U is a 1948 Cessna 150D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15060178.
Has N4178U been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N4178U (CEN11FA240) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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