Has N5639A been in an accident?

Yes. N5639A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N5639A?

N5639A is a 1956 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28239.

Has N5639A been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5639A (CEN17FA085) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5639A — 1956 Cessna 172

Deregistered

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

N5639A appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28239
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172
Year: 1956
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN17FA085Jan 25, 2017Jay, OKFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's negligent maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in improper fuel management, fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power during takeoff due to a missing securing pin in the fuel selector handle, and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1956 Cessna 172).

Nov 4, 2019deregistered — Mexico Medical Missions

Frequently asked

Has N5639A been in an accident?: Yes. N5639A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N5639A?: N5639A is a 1956 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28239.
Has N5639A been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5639A (CEN17FA085) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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