Has N48DL been in an accident?

Yes. N48DL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N48DL?

N48DL is a Cessna 421C (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 421C0511.

Has N48DL been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N48DL (ERA12LA290) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N48DL — Cessna 421C

Deregistered

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

N48DL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 421C0511
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 421C
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12LA290Apr 19, 2012Fatal · 1 fatal
Pilot incapacitation, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control and the airplane’s subsequent ocean impact.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna 421C).

Aug 27, 2012deregistered — Lee H Aviation Inc

Frequently asked

Has N48DL been in an accident?: Yes. N48DL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N48DL?: N48DL is a Cessna 421C (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 421C0511.
Has N48DL been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N48DL (ERA12LA290) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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