Has N73053 been in an accident?

Yes. N73053 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N73053?

N73053 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 10265.

N73053 — 1946 Cessna 140

Deregistered

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

N73053 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 10265
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 140
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR19LA169Jun 12, 2019Independence, ORNo injuries
Fatigue failure of the right landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Cessna 140).

Jan 12, 2022deregistered — Heinrich Steven A

Frequently asked

Has N73053 been in an accident?: Yes. N73053 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N73053?: N73053 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 10265.

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