Has N48DK been in an accident?

Yes. N48DK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N48DK?

N48DK is a 1978 Cessna 551 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 551-0095.

N48DK — 1978 Cessna 551

Deregistered

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

N48DK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 551-0095
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 551
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P&w Canada Jt15d-4
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN21LA071Dec 2, 2020Lufkin, TXNo injuries
The pilot’s decision to land on a runway that did not provide enough length to stop the airplane given the wet surface conditions, resulting in a runway excursion.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna 551).

Sep 7, 2022deregistered — Aviation Star S Ii Llc

Frequently asked

Has N48DK been in an accident?: Yes. N48DK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N48DK?: N48DK is a 1978 Cessna 551 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 551-0095.

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