Has N46SW been in an accident?

Yes. N46SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N46SW?

N46SW is a Silva Richard F SEAWIND (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 003.

N46SW — Silva Richard F SEAWIND

Deregistered

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

N46SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 003
Manufacturer: Silva Richard F
Model: SEAWIND
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-540 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA19CA051Oct 12, 2018Pocono Summit, PANo injuries
The pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off from a lake in high crosswind conditions, which resulted in the right wing lifting, the left wing impacting the water, and the airplane bouncing and then impacting the water hard.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Silva Richard F SEAWIND).

Nov 23, 2022deregistered

Frequently asked

Has N46SW been in an accident?: Yes. N46SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N46SW?: N46SW is a Silva Richard F SEAWIND (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 003.

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