Has N74260 been in an accident?

Yes. N74260 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N74260?

N74260 is a 1946 Bellanca 14-13 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1373.

N74260 — 1946 Bellanca 14-13

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N74260 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1373
Manufacturer: Bellanca
Model: 14-13
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Franklin 6a4150 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN11LA536Aug 1, 2011Stoughton, WISerious
The pilot’s improper preflight planning and his failure to gain proper airspeed during takeoff from a grass airstrip resulting in a stall, the loss of control, and subsequent impact with the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot operating the airplane at near maximum gross weight and the high density altitude.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Bellanca 14-13).

Feb 27, 2012deregistered — Cross Richard G

Frequently asked

Has N74260 been in an accident?: Yes. N74260 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N74260?: N74260 is a 1946 Bellanca 14-13 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1373.

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