Has N451CE been in an accident?

Yes. N451CE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N451CE?

N451CE is a 1953 Douglas C-118A (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 43712.

N451CE — 1953 Douglas C-118A

Deregistered

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

N451CE appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 43712
Manufacturer: Douglas
Model: C-118A
Year: 1953
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P & W R-2800 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC19LA045Aug 1, 2019Buckland, AKNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during the approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting rocks and dirt at the runway threshold, a separation of the right main landing gear, and a loss of directional control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1953 Douglas C-118A).

Feb 11, 2020deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N451CE been in an accident?: Yes. N451CE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N451CE?: N451CE is a 1953 Douglas C-118A (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 43712.

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