Has N5749C been in an accident?

Yes. N5749C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N5749C?

N5749C is a 1951 Cessna 170A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 19829.

N5749C — 1951 Cessna 170A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026

N5749C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 19829
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 170A
Year: 1951
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C145 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA15CA218Aug 8, 2015East Haddam, CTNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1951 Cessna 170A).

Mar 30, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5749C been in an accident?: Yes. N5749C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N5749C?: N5749C is a 1951 Cessna 170A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 19829.

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