Has N6461E been in an accident?

Yes. N6461E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N6461E?

N6461E is a 1959 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 46561.

Has N6461E been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N6461E (WPR09LA056) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N6461E — 1959 Cessna 172

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N6461E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 46561
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09LA056Dec 10, 2008Lompoc, CAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1959 Cessna 172).

Dec 22, 2014deregistered — Foley James S

Frequently asked

Has N6461E been in an accident?: Yes. N6461E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N6461E?: N6461E is a 1959 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 46561.
Has N6461E been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N6461E (WPR09LA056) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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