Has N8743A been in an accident?

Yes. N8743A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N8743A?

N8743A is a 1949 Beech A35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-2165.

Has N8743A been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8743A (WPR20LA131) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8743A — 1949 Beech A35

Deregistered

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

N8743A appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: D-2165
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: A35
Year: 1949
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor E185 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR20LA131Apr 24, 2020Currie, NVFatal · 3 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a forced landing which resulted in a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1949 Beech A35).

Jul 31, 2021deregistered — Kvanvig Thomas A

Frequently asked

Has N8743A been in an accident?: Yes. N8743A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N8743A?: N8743A is a 1949 Beech A35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-2165.
Has N8743A been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8743A (WPR20LA131) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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