Has N49453 been in an accident?

Yes. N49453 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N49453?

N49453 is a 1978 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15281280.

Has N49453 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N49453 (ERA17FA231) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N49453 — 1978 Cessna 152

Deregistered

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

N49453 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15281280
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 152
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA17FA231Jul 2, 2017Homestead, FLFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in night conditions over an area devoid of ground reference lights.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna 152).

Nov 13, 2017deregistered — Air Christian Inc

Frequently asked

Has N49453 been in an accident?: Yes. N49453 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N49453?: N49453 is a 1978 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15281280.
Has N49453 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N49453 (ERA17FA231) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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