Has N6686E been in an accident?

Yes. N6686E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N6686E?

N6686E is a 1959 Cessna 175 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 56186.

N6686E — 1959 Cessna 175

Deregistered

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

N6686E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 56186
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 175
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Go-300 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09CA615Sep 1, 2009Rio Blanco, CONo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to execute a go-around.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1959 Cessna 175).

Mar 17, 2010deregistered — Shelton Drilling Corp

Frequently asked

Has N6686E been in an accident?: Yes. N6686E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N6686E?: N6686E is a 1959 Cessna 175 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 56186.

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