N76075 — 1946 Cessna 140

Aircraft record

Serial number

10469

Manufacturer

Cessna

Model

140

Year

1946

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Cont Motor C85 Series

Registration

Active

Registered to

Dafoe Thomas B — Arbuckle, CA

View the FAA registry record for N76075 →

Accident & incident history

1. ERA22FA233May 20, 2022Wayne, NEFatal · 1 fatal

   The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on final approach while conducting traditional short takeoff and landing operations in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the competitive environment, which likely influenced the pilot’s approach speed and the subsequent loss of control.

Registration timeline

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

1. Dec 7, 2020registered — Dafoe Thomas B
2. Dec 7, 2020registered — Dafoe Thomas B
3. Aug 26, 2026deregistered

Frequently asked

Has N76075 been in an accident?

Yes. N76075 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N76075?

N76075 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 10469.

Who is N76075 registered to?

N76075 is registered to Dafoe Thomas B of Arbuckle, CA. Registration status: active.

Has N76075 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N76075 (ERA22FA233) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.