Has N550DW been in an accident?

Yes. N550DW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.

What kind of aircraft is N550DW?

N550DW is a Cessna 550 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 550-0487.

N550DW — Cessna 550

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N550DW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 550-0487
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 550
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P&w Canada Jt15d-4
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN23LA148Mar 27, 2023Oklahoma City, OKNo injuries
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, runway excursion, and subsequent collision with a runway sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane, the unstabilized approach, and inadequate crew resource management.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna 550).

May 2, 2024deregistered — Alliance Air Parts Inc

Frequently asked

Has N550DW been in an accident?: Yes. N550DW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
What kind of aircraft is N550DW?: N550DW is a Cessna 550 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 550-0487.

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