Has N6494E been in an accident?

Yes. N6494E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N6494E?

N6494E is a 1959 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 46594.

N6494E — 1959 Cessna 172

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N6494E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 46594
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

LAX08CA164Jun 6, 2008Santa Rosa, CAMinor
The pilot's improper in-flight decision making and inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion.

Registration timeline

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

Jun 30, 2017deregistered — Latorre Darryl M

Frequently asked

Has N6494E been in an accident?: Yes. N6494E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N6494E?: N6494E is a 1959 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 46594.

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