Has N5542K been in an accident?

Yes. N5542K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N5542K?

N5542K is a 1978 Bellanca 7GCBC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1030-78.

Has N5542K been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5542K (WPR12FA123) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5542K — 1978 Bellanca 7GCBC

Deregistered

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

N5542K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1030-78
Manufacturer: Bellanca
Model: 7GCBC
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12FA123Mar 5, 2012Brockton, MTFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Bellanca 7GCBC).

Jan 31, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5542K been in an accident?: Yes. N5542K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N5542K?: N5542K is a 1978 Bellanca 7GCBC (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1030-78.
Has N5542K been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5542K (WPR12FA123) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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