Has N5420T been in an accident?

Yes. N5420T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N5420T?

N5420T is a 1964 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251320.

N5420T — 1964 Cessna 172E

Deregistered

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

N5420T appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17251320
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172E
Year: 1964
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09LA143Jan 23, 2009Plano, TXNo injuries
A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Cessna 172E).

Apr 9, 2013deregistered — Sparks Chris

Frequently asked

Has N5420T been in an accident?: Yes. N5420T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N5420T?: N5420T is a 1964 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251320.

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