Has N53956 been in an accident?

Yes. N53956 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N53956?

N53956 is a 1943 Fairchild M-62 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number T42-3814.

Has N53956 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N53956 (CEN11LA569) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N53956 — 1943 Fairchild M-62

Deregistered

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

N53956 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: T42-3814
Manufacturer: Fairchild
Model: M-62
Year: 1943
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Fairchild 6-440 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN11LA569Aug 13, 2011Madrid, IAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level flight along a river, which resulted in a collision with power lines.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1943 Fairchild M-62).

Oct 31, 2017deregistered — Shultz Joshua W

Frequently asked

Has N53956 been in an accident?: Yes. N53956 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N53956?: N53956 is a 1943 Fairchild M-62 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number T42-3814.
Has N53956 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N53956 (CEN11LA569) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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