Has N420M been in an accident?

Yes. N420M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N420M?

N420M is a Stinson SM-8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4011.

Has N420M been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N420M (WPR17FA179) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N420M — Stinson SM-8A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N420M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 4011
Manufacturer: Stinson
Model: SM-8A
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17FA179Aug 3, 2017Rio Linda, CAFatal · 1 fatal
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Stinson SM-8A).

May 5, 1934deregistered — Minor Stewart Jr

Frequently asked

Has N420M been in an accident?: Yes. N420M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N420M?: N420M is a Stinson SM-8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4011.
Has N420M been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N420M (WPR17FA179) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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