Has N4551C been in an accident?

Yes. N4551C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N4551C?

N4551C is a 1952 Cessna 170B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 25495.

N4551C — 1952 Cessna 170B

Deregistered

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

N4551C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 25495
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 170B
Year: 1952
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C145 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC12CA090Aug 17, 2012Fairbanks, AKNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1952 Cessna 170B).

Mar 23, 2018deregistered — Rojas Conrad

Frequently asked

Has N4551C been in an accident?: Yes. N4551C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N4551C?: N4551C is a 1952 Cessna 170B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 25495.

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