Has N5131D been in an accident?

Yes. N5131D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N5131D?

N5131D is a 1958 Cessna 182A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 51231.

N5131D — 1958 Cessna 182A

Deregistered

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

N5131D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 51231
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182A
Year: 1958
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN13LA503Aug 24, 2013Concord, WIMinor
The pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway surface conditions and his failure to properly configure the airplane's flap setting for the accident takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1958 Cessna 182A).

Feb 13, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5131D been in an accident?: Yes. N5131D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N5131D?: N5131D is a 1958 Cessna 182A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 51231.

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