Has N48251 been in an accident?

Yes. N48251 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N48251?

N48251 is a 1979 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15283311.

N48251 — 1979 Cessna 152

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N48251 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 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15283311
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 152
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

NYC08CA080Jan 11, 2008Labelle, FLNo injuries
The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an inadequate field after a forced landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Cessna 152).

Apr 18, 2013deregistered — N120ft Inc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N48251 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1979 Cessna 152 above.

until Jan 22, 1951Fairchild M-62A (s/n 9784AE)

Frequently asked

Has N48251 been in an accident?: Yes. N48251 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N48251?: N48251 is a 1979 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15283311.

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