# N456: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: June 6, 2026
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=456
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N456

## Aircraft that carried N456

- [Cancelled 2026-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N456-2026-06-06): Bennett James G LANCAIR 320, S/N 5. Registration pending, canceled. Owner: [Springfield, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Springfield)
- [Cancelled 1988-10-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N456-1988-10-20): Grumman G-159, S/N 49. N-number assigned, not yet registered

## NTSB investigations on N456 (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX08IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA093), Apr 2, 2008: Bennett Lancair 320 (N456), Hillsboro, OR, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The malfunction of the airplane's battery and alternator that resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend and lock in place.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N456 (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20080402012689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080402012689A), Apr 2, 2008: Amtr LANCAIR320 (N456), Portland, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) Approximately one hour into flight during cruise pilot noticed GPS had lost power. Pilot cycled GPS power button and GPS turned on. 5-10 minutes later…

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