Has N74518 been in an accident?

Yes. N74518 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N74518?

N74518 is a 1961 Mooney M20B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1829.

N74518 — 1961 Mooney M20B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N74518 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1829
Manufacturer: Mooney
Model: M20B
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12CA166Apr 15, 2012Rosamond, CAMinor
A loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank prior to departure.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Mooney M20B).

Jun 15, 2012deregistered — Metzler Kevin W

Frequently asked

Has N74518 been in an accident?: Yes. N74518 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N74518?: N74518 is a 1961 Mooney M20B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1829.

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