Has N501KM been in an accident?

Yes. N501KM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N501KM?

N501KM is a 1979 Cessna 501 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 501-0101.

N501KM — 1979 Cessna 501

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N501KM 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 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 501-0101
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 501
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P&w Canada Jt15d-1a
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN20LA185May 20, 2020Houston, TXNo injuries
The malfunction of the left main landing gear down lock, which resulted in a gear collapse upon landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Cessna 501).

Dec 9, 2020deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N501KM been in an accident?: Yes. N501KM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N501KM?: N501KM is a 1979 Cessna 501 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 501-0101.

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