N5406C — 1950 Cessna 170A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N5406C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 19440
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 170A
- Year
- 1950
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor C145 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Gugel Joseph J — Wasilla, AK
Accident & incident history
The fracture of a hydraulic brake line fitting due to incorrect installation of the brake line by the pilot/owner, which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1950 Cessna 170A).
- Nov 6, 2014registered — Gugel Joseph J
Frequently asked
- Has N5406C been in an accident?
- Yes. N5406C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N5406C?
- N5406C is a 1950 Cessna 170A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 19440.
- Who is N5406C registered to?
- N5406C is registered to Gugel Joseph J of Wasilla, AK. Registration status: active.
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