Has N9497A been in an accident?

Yes. N9497A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N9497A?

N9497A is a 1949 Cessna 140A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15318.

N9497A — 1949 Cessna 140A

Deregistered

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

N9497A appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15318
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 140A
Year: 1949
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12LA386Jun 21, 2012Walnut Ridge, ARMinor
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering a whirlwind or dust-devil during the landing flare.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1949 Cessna 140A).

Jun 4, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N9497A been in an accident?: Yes. N9497A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N9497A?: N9497A is a 1949 Cessna 140A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15318.

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