Has N89738 been in an accident?

Yes. N89738 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N89738?

N89738 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 8787.

N89738 — 1946 Cessna 140

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N89738 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 8787
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 140
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA17LA268Aug 5, 2017Mount Sterling, KYSerious
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 5, 2018deregistered — Donaldson Charles A

Frequently asked

Has N89738 been in an accident?: Yes. N89738 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N89738?: N89738 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 8787.

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