Has N5845A been in an accident?

Yes. N5845A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N5845A?

N5845A is a 1956 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28445.

Has N5845A been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5845A (ERA09LA527) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5845A — 1956 Cessna 172

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N5845A appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28445
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

ERA09LA527Sep 19, 2009Lowndesville, SCFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation after entering instrument flight conditions.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 23, 2013deregistered — Clift James G

Frequently asked

Has N5845A been in an accident?: Yes. N5845A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N5845A?: N5845A is a 1956 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28445.
Has N5845A been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5845A (ERA09LA527) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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