Has N45994 been in an accident?

Yes. N45994 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N45994?

N45994 is a 1978 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15282979.

Has N45994 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N45994 (WPR09LA040) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N45994 — 1978 Cessna 152

Deregistered

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

N45994 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15282979
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 152
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09LA040Nov 16, 2008Atwater, CAFatal · 1 fatal
The second pilot's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller after exiting the airplane.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna 152).

Apr 20, 2018deregistered — Ks Aviation Inc

Frequently asked

Has N45994 been in an accident?: Yes. N45994 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N45994?: N45994 is a 1978 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15282979.
Has N45994 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N45994 (WPR09LA040) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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