Has N76456 been in an accident?

Yes. N76456 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N76456?

N76456 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 10888.

N76456 — 1946 Cessna 140

Deregistered

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

N76456 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 10888
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 140
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09LA335Jun 2, 2009St. Louis, MONo injuries
The improper installation of the wing fairing during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the fairing shortly after takeoff.

Registration timeline

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

Oct 11, 2011deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N76456 been in an accident?: Yes. N76456 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N76456?: N76456 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 10888.

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