Has N5781A been in an accident?

Yes. N5781A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N5781A?

N5781A is a 1956 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28381.

Has N5781A been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5781A (WPR12FA274) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5781A — 1956 Cessna 172

Deregistered

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

N5781A appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 4 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28381
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

WPR12FA274Jun 23, 2012Veneta, ORFatal · 4 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude to clear trees during the initial climb after takeoff.

Registration timeline

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

Oct 3, 2016deregistered — Bodie Charles H

Frequently asked

Has N5781A been in an accident?: Yes. N5781A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N5781A?: N5781A is a 1956 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28381.
Has N5781A been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5781A (WPR12FA274) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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