Has N5938S been in an accident?

Yes. N5938S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N5938S?

N5938S is a 1966 Beech V35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-8145.

Has N5938S been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5938S (WPR12FA020B) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5938S — 1966 Beech V35

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N5938S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: D-8145
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: V35
Year: 1966
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12FA020BOct 25, 2011St. Paul, ORFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot was unable to see the other aircraft to avoid a collision.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1966 Beech V35).

Sep 26, 2013deregistered — Watson Stephen L

Frequently asked

Has N5938S been in an accident?: Yes. N5938S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N5938S?: N5938S is a 1966 Beech V35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-8145.
Has N5938S been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5938S (WPR12FA020B) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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