N5225C — Horne Charles M SONEX

Aircraft record

Serial number

1370

Manufacturer

Horne Charles M

Model

SONEX

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Registration

Active

Registered to

Horne Charles M — Phoenix, AZ

View the FAA registry record for N5225C →

Accident & incident history

1. WPR14LA308Jul 22, 2014Oso, WASerious

   The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly perform required inspections of the main rotor blades at the necessary intervals, which resulted in an in-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to disbonding and fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear guidance in the helicopter maintenance inspection instructions, which allowed for the possible misinterpretation by maintenance personnel of their intent.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Horne Charles M SONEX).

1. Feb 9, 2026registered — Horne Charles M

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N5225C was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Horne Charles M SONEX above.

• until Feb 7, 20171979 Hughes 369D (s/n 590497D)
• until unknownCessna 310R (s/n 310R1517)

Frequently asked

Has N5225C been in an accident?

Yes. N5225C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N5225C?

N5225C is a Horne Charles M SONEX (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1370.

Who is N5225C registered to?

N5225C is registered to Horne Charles M of Phoenix, AZ. Registration status: active.