Has N4789P been in an accident?

Yes. N4789P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N4789P?

N4789P is a 1980 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15284817.

N4789P — 1980 Cessna 152

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N4789P appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15284817
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 152
Year: 1980
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

DFW08CA162May 29, 2008Castroville, TXNo injuries
An improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was a porpoise induced oscillation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Cessna 152).

Dec 5, 2015deregistered — Laguna Verde Leasing

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N4789P was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1980 Cessna 152 above.

until May 20, 1965Piper PA-23-250 (s/n 27-346)

Frequently asked

Has N4789P been in an accident?: Yes. N4789P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N4789P?: N4789P is a 1980 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15284817.

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