Has N6478E been in an accident?

Yes. N6478E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N6478E?

N6478E is a 1959 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 46578.

N6478E — 1959 Cessna 172

Deregistered

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

N6478E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 46578
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

NYC08CA303Aug 30, 2008Newton, MSNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 5, 2018deregistered — Corley Jeffery L

Frequently asked

Has N6478E been in an accident?: Yes. N6478E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N6478E?: N6478E is a 1959 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 46578.

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