Has N6868E been in an accident?

Yes. N6868E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N6868E?

N6868E is a 1959 Cessna 175A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 56368.

N6868E — 1959 Cessna 175A

Deregistered

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

N6868E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 56368
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 175A
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Go-300 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

LAX08LA118Apr 20, 2008Groveland, CASerious
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel line that was improperly fabricated by the pilot. Also causal was the pilot's excessive ground speed during the taxi tests that resulted in an inadvertent takeoff.

Registration timeline

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

Aug 20, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N6868E been in an accident?: Yes. N6868E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N6868E?: N6868E is a 1959 Cessna 175A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 56368.

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