Has N5478C been in an accident?

Yes. N5478C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N5478C?

N5478C is a 1950 Cessna 170A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 19512.

N5478C — 1950 Cessna 170A

Deregistered

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

N5478C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 19512
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 170A
Year: 1950
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C145 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR20LA097Feb 27, 2020Baker City, ORNo injuries
The failure of the No. 2 connecting rod bearing as a result of oil starvation due to a contaminated oil filter screen.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1950 Cessna 170A).

Jul 30, 2022deregistered — Van Diepen Thomas J

Frequently asked

Has N5478C been in an accident?: Yes. N5478C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N5478C?: N5478C is a 1950 Cessna 170A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 19512.

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