Has N506AU been in an accident?

Yes. N506AU appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N506AU?

N506AU is a 1987 Boeing 737-3B7 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 23381.

N506AU — 1987 Boeing 737-3B7

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N506AU appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 23381
Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 737-3B7
Year: 1987
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ENG09IA009Jul 15, 2009Charlotte (Clt), NCNo injuries
The failure of the left hand main landing gear was caused by heat induced cracks resulting from abusive grinding/polishing of the chrome plate that was applied during the last overhaul.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1987 Boeing 737-3B7).

Sep 29, 2010deregistered — Aircraft Statutory Trust N506au (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N506AU been in an accident?: Yes. N506AU appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N506AU?: N506AU is a 1987 Boeing 737-3B7 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 23381.

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