Has N5779V been in an accident?

Yes. N5779V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N5779V?

N5779V is a 1966 Beech A23-24 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number MA-38.

N5779V — 1966 Beech A23-24

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N5779V appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: MA-38
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: A23-24
Year: 1966
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser A&c
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR11FA403Aug 23, 2011Palo Alto, CANo injuries
The student’s and flight instructor’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1966 Beech A23-24).

Jul 18, 2014deregistered — Shoemaker David

Frequently asked

Has N5779V been in an accident?: Yes. N5779V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N5779V?: N5779V is a 1966 Beech A23-24 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number MA-38.

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