Has N9455C been in an accident?

Yes. N9455C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N9455C?

N9455C is a 1955 Cessna 180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 31853.

N9455C — 1955 Cessna 180

Deregistered

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

N9455C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 31853
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 180
Year: 1955
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA473Aug 2, 2017Puntilla, AKNo injuries
The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1955 Cessna 180).

Sep 4, 2020deregistered — Jones Sean R

Frequently asked

Has N9455C been in an accident?: Yes. N9455C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N9455C?: N9455C is a 1955 Cessna 180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 31853.

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