Has N4696B been in an accident?

Yes. N4696B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N4696B?

N4696B is a 1955 Cessna 180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 31594.

N4696B — 1955 Cessna 180

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N4696B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 31594
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 180
Year: 1955
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR16LA083Mar 13, 2016Boulder, UTNo injuries
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff from the soft runway surface, which precluded optimal acceleration during the takeoff sequence.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1955 Cessna 180).

Oct 4, 2019deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N4696B been in an accident?: Yes. N4696B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N4696B?: N4696B is a 1955 Cessna 180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 31594.

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