Has N5612C been in an accident?

Yes. N5612C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N5612C?

N5612C is a 1950 Cessna 140A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15545.

Has N5612C been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5612C (WPR15FA039) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5612C — 1950 Cessna 140A

Deregistered

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

N5612C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15545
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 140A
Year: 1950
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C90 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR15FA039Nov 8, 2014Gilroy, CAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while flying at a low altitude.Contributing to the accident was the obscuration of the pilot’s visibility due to sun glare.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1950 Cessna 140A).

Mar 7, 2018deregistered — Dennis Jon R

Frequently asked

Has N5612C been in an accident?: Yes. N5612C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N5612C?: N5612C is a 1950 Cessna 140A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15545.
Has N5612C been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5612C (WPR15FA039) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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