Has N5842E been in an accident?

Yes. N5842E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N5842E?

N5842E is a 1959 Cessna 150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17342.

N5842E — 1959 Cessna 150

Deregistered

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

N5842E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17342
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 150
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-200 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16CA349Jun 26, 2016Reno, NVNo injuries
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a sign, and left wing damage.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1959 Cessna 150).

Oct 23, 2018deregistered — Gillespie Charles W

Frequently asked

Has N5842E been in an accident?: Yes. N5842E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N5842E?: N5842E is a 1959 Cessna 150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17342.

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