Has N53018 been in an accident?

Yes. N53018 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N53018?

N53018 is a 1941 Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1164.

Has N53018 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N53018 (CEN20WA441) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N53018 — 1941 Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N53018 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1164
Manufacturer: Ryan Aeronautical
Model: ST3KR
Year: 1941
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Kinner R5 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN20WA441Feb 23, 2020Les ChariotsFatal · 2 fatal

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1941 Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR).

Sep 23, 2022deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N53018 been in an accident?: Yes. N53018 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N53018?: N53018 is a 1941 Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1164.
Has N53018 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N53018 (CEN20WA441) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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