Has N5168E been in an accident?

Yes. N5168E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N5168E?

N5168E is a Cessna 180B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 50468.

N5168E — Cessna 180B

Deregistered

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

N5168E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 50468
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 180B
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12LA480Jul 22, 2012Mapleton, MENo injuries
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his use of an improper engine restart procedure.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna 180B).

Jul 22, 1975deregistered — Star Aviation

Frequently asked

Has N5168E been in an accident?: Yes. N5168E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N5168E?: N5168E is a Cessna 180B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 50468.

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