Has N76688 been in an accident?

Yes. N76688 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N76688?

N76688 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 10861.

N76688 — 1946 Cessna 140

Deregistered

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

N76688 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 10861
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

ERA13CA208Apr 18, 2013Lancaster, SCNo injuries
The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to turn off the carburetor heat during a go-around, which resulted in degraded engine performance and the airplane’s subsequent collision with trees at the end of the runway.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 4, 2014deregistered — Wiese Jerry W

Frequently asked

Has N76688 been in an accident?: Yes. N76688 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N76688?: N76688 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 10861.

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