Has N89939 been in an accident?

Yes. N89939 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N89939?

N89939 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 8991.

N89939 — 1946 Cessna 140

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N89939 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 8991
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

GAA16CA152Mar 13, 2016Chandler, AZNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a ground loop, and a collision with an airport sign.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 8, 2018deregistered — Nelson Howard E

Frequently asked

Has N89939 been in an accident?: Yes. N89939 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N89939?: N89939 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 8991.

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