Has N56489 been in an accident?

Yes. N56489 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N56489?

N56489 is a 1983 Maule M-5-235C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7372C.

Has N56489 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N56489 (CEN10FA164) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N56489 — 1983 Maule M-5-235C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N56489 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7372C
Manufacturer: Maule
Model: M-5-235C
Year: 1983
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN10FA164Mar 18, 2010Lewisville, TXFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot did not retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not use a checklist.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1983 Maule M-5-235C).

Jan 25, 2018deregistered — Gedney Kenneth

Frequently asked

Has N56489 been in an accident?: Yes. N56489 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N56489?: N56489 is a 1983 Maule M-5-235C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7372C.
Has N56489 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N56489 (CEN10FA164) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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