N456MC - 2020 Aircraft Aircraft Registration

2020

Aircraft Description

Model Year

2020

Manufacturer

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Model

—

Type Aircraft

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Airworthiness Date

Invalid Date

Classification

Experimental 2 Category

Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

CRANFORD MICHAEL V

Address

6406 US HIGHWAY 281 N

MEADOW LAKE AIRPORT

City

STEPHENVILLE

State / Zip Code

Texas76401

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

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Number of Engines

—

Mode S Code (Oct)

51304574

Mode S Code (Hex)

A5897C

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
Dec 8, 2021	CEN22FA064	Substantial	Fatal	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while intentionally maneuvering in a canyon at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to enter a canyon environment at a low altitude, and the sudden change in wind conditions within the canyon.

Dec 8, 2021CEN22FA064

Substantial

Fatal

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while intentionally maneuvering in a canyon at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to enter a canyon environment at a low altitude, and the sudden change in wind conditions within the canyon.

Additional Details

Registration

N456MC

Serial Number

2005

Number of Engines

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Number of Seats

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Expiration Date

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Last Action Date

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Last Update Date

—

Unique ID

—

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC