Has N5208C been in an accident?

Yes. N5208C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N5208C?

N5208C is a 1950 Beech B35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-2553.

N5208C — 1950 Beech B35

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N5208C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: D-2553
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: B35
Year: 1950
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor E185 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

NYC08LA271Aug 5, 2008Lockport, NYSerious
A partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the overweight condition of the airplane.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1950 Beech B35).

Aug 13, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5208C been in an accident?: Yes. N5208C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N5208C?: N5208C is a 1950 Beech B35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-2553.

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