Has N5978E been in an accident?

Yes. N5978E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N5978E?

N5978E is a 1959 Cessna 150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17478.

N5978E — 1959 Cessna 150

Deregistered

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

N5978E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17478
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

CEN13CA031Oct 24, 2012Carrollton, OHNo injuries
The airplane’s collision with two deer during the takeoff roll.

Registration timeline

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

Feb 14, 2013deregistered — Erb Thomas L

Frequently asked

Has N5978E been in an accident?: Yes. N5978E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N5978E?: N5978E is a 1959 Cessna 150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17478.

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