N6846E - 1959 Aircraft Aircraft Registration

1959

Aircraft Description

Model Year

1959

Manufacturer

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Model

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Type Aircraft

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Airworthiness Date

Invalid Date

Classification

Multiple 1 Category

Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

SPINKS GEORGE L

Address

PO BOX 662

City

ELDORADO

State / Zip Code

Texas76936-0662

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

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Number of Engines

—

Mode S Code (Oct)

52212502

Mode S Code (Hex)

A91542

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
Dec 13, 1997	FTW98LA062	Substantial	Minor	The total loss of engine power resulting from detonation and the ensuing failure of the engine piston and connecting rod components. Factors were: the instructor's decision to take off with a known deficiency (magneto drop over limit), the flight instructor's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Dec 13, 1997FTW98LA062

Substantial

Minor

The total loss of engine power resulting from detonation and the ensuing failure of the engine piston and connecting rod components. Factors were: the instructor's decision to take off with a known deficiency (magneto drop over limit), the flight instructor's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Additional Details

Registration

N6846E

Serial Number

56346

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

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Unique ID

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Data Source

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

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