# Cessna L-19E - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2074016 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: L-19E - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 86 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 27 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-l-19e Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (27) - [N119LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119LH): [Husby Lawrence W Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUSBY%20LAWRENCE%20W%20TRUSTEE), [Eau Claire, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Eau%20Claire), S/N 62-12281 - [N13FM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13FM): [Ferrell Richard H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERRELL%20RICHARD%20H), [New Iberia, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/New%20Iberia), built 1957, S/N 24590 - [N24524](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24524): [Walchshauser Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALCHSHAUSER%20SCOTT%20A), [Double Oak, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Double%20Oak), built 1957, S/N 24524 - [N305EF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305EF): [Chavez Clifford L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAVEZ%20CLIFFORD%20L), [Seguin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Seguin), S/N 24576 - [N320DA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N320DA): [Lorenz John C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LORENZ%20JOHN%20C), [Edgewood, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Edgewood), S/N 61-2986 - [N3255G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3255G): [Smith Julian Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20JULIAN%20SCOTT), [Arlington, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Arlington), S/N 24531 - [N3255S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3255S): [Scopac Nathan Christopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOPAC%20NATHAN%20CHRISTOPHER), [Niceville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Niceville), S/N 24701 - [N354X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N354X): [Beaver Creek Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEAVER%20CREEK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Clinton, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Clinton), S/N 24512 - [N3946K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3946K): [John Mack Properties Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHN%20MACK%20PROPERTIES%20INC), [Addison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Addison), S/N 24716 - [N4431B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4431B): [Hinckley David DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINCKLEY%20DAVID%20DBA), [Belton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Belton), S/N 24513 - [N4431D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4431D): [Thompson Minard D Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20MINARD%20D%20JR), [Colville, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Colville), S/N 24555 - [N4431F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4431F): [Oneill Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONEILL%20KENNETH%20W), [Villa Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Villa%20Park), S/N 24562 - [N4431N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4431N): [Henry Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENRY%20DANIEL%20J), [Paris, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Paris), S/N 24734 - [N4583Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4583Q): [Simmons Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONS%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Pawcatuck, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Pawcatuck), S/N 24578 - [N4583S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4583S): [Jetran LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JETRAN%20LLC), [Horseshoe Bay, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Horseshoe%20Bay), S/N 24707 - [N4583V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4583V): [Foster Mark R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOSTER%20MARK%20R), [Irvine, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Irvine), built 1957, S/N 24729 - [N4584N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4584N): [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), S/N 24565, Registration pending - [N517DF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N517DF): [Forrest Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORREST%20MICHAEL%20D), [Jasper, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Jasper), built 1957, S/N 24517 - [N585WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N585WW): [Alonso Robert J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALONSO%20ROBERT%20J%20JR), [Centereach, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Centereach), S/N 24537 - [N710BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N710BC): [Reisman William M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REISMAN%20WILLIAM%20M), [Lookout Mountain, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lookout%20Mountain), built 1959, S/N 24548 - [N711WN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N711WN): [Lazy Ta Legend Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAZY%20TA%20LEGEND%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 24501 - [N740BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N740BC): [Izzard William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IZZARD%20WILLIAM%20S), [Crescent City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Crescent%20City), built 1959, S/N 24724 - [N7478C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7478C): [Cozad Michael L Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COZAD%20MICHAEL%20L%20TRUSTEE), [Talkeetna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Talkeetna), S/N 24715 - [N74HC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74HC): [Bird Dog Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIRD%20DOG%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Martinsville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Martinsville), S/N 24529 - [N750BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N750BC): [Sea Horse Sportfishing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEA%20HORSE%20SPORTFISHING%20LLC), [Clinton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Clinton), built 1959, S/N 24502 - [N841CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N841CP): [Smith Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20RICHARD%20A), [Dellrose, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Dellrose), S/N 61-2972 - [N9VJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9VJ): [Lazy Ta Legend Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAZY%20TA%20LEGEND%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 24732 ## NTSB investigations (18) 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 WPR26LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA028), Oct 18, 2025: Cessna 305 (N4584N), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A worn tailwheel steering mechanism, which resulted in a locked tailwheel and a ground loop during a landing roll. - [NTSB CEN23LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA011), Oct 5, 2022: Cessna L-19E (N9019V), Navasota, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control while landing resulting in a runway excursion and ground loop. - [NTSB WPR22LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA306), Aug 14, 2022: Cessna L-19E (N320DA), Moriarty, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB CEN22LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA332), Jul 24, 2022: Cessna L-19E (N3946K), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty crosswind. - [NTSB CEN22LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA178), Mar 24, 2022: Cessna L-19E (N4583S), Sunflower, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB GAA19CA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA549), Sep 15, 2019: Cessna L19 (N4584N), Kennett, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to install the engine oil filler cap before the first flight of the day; his subsequent failure to conduct a preflight check before the accident flight, which resulted in his… - [NTSB CEN19LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA130), Mar 21, 2019: Cessna L19 (N13FM), Milton, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA19CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA161), Mar 11, 2019: Cessna L19 (N4431C), Benton, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with trees and a house. - [NTSB GAA17CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA486), Aug 13, 2017: Cessna L19 (N305EF), Nashville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN12CA614](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA614), Sep 1, 2012: Cessna L-19E (N4431F), Lancaster, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB ATL06CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA064), Apr 12, 2006: Cessna L-19 (N711WN), Kenly, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (tail wheel steering) which resulted in loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and a ground loop. - [NTSB LAX00LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA142), Apr 10, 2000: Cessna 305A (N4583V), Jackson, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for a crosswind condition, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a rock. - [NTSB NYC99FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA222), Sep 12, 1999: Cessna 305C (N3255P), North Adams, MA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 305 to follow the instructions issued, and maintain a low altitude. A factor was the delay in evasive action by the pilot of the Cessna 337 after he was first… - [NTSB FTW88DRA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRA11), Apr 30, 1988: Cessna L-19E (N3946L), Conroe, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW86FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA049), Mar 28, 1986: Cessna L-19E (N4431B), Mckinney, TX, minor damage - [NTSB FTW85LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA340), Aug 30, 1985: Cessna L-19E (N3255X), Palo Pinto, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW85LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA150), Mar 15, 1985: Cessna 305E (N3946K), Mckinney, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX84FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA256), Apr 16, 1984: Cessna L-19E (N4431D), Ontario, CA, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (23) 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 20251018015189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251018015189A), Oct 18, 2025: Cessna L-19E (N4584N), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. On 10/18/2025 [privacy data omitted]Cessna L-19E was departing grapevine 88AZ in-route to kdvt, pilot noticed he was giving full left rudder to stay in trim on… - [Accident 20221004019719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221004019719A), Oct 4, 2022: Cessna L-19E (N9019V), Navasota, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot statement: I was landing at 60R, Navasota, on runway 17 and was the sole occupant of the aircraft. I approached at a higher than normal speed which led… - [Accident 20220814020179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220814020179A), Aug 14, 2022: Cessna L-19E (N320DA), Moriarty, NM, Substantial damage. On August 14, 2022, at 1130 MDT, a Cessna L-19E, a conventional gear single engine land airplane, [privacy data omitted]was on a dual instructional flight from… - [Accident 20220724013099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220724013099A), Jul 24, 2022: Cessna L-19E (N3946K), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. On 7/24/2022 at approximately 1430 CST during landing at Oshkosh Wisconsin (osh) during the eaa fly-in, a Cessna L-19 (305-E) [privacy data omitted]landed on… - [Accident 20220324004179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220324004179A), Mar 24, 2022: Cessna L-19E (N4583S), Sunflower, MS, Substantial damage. The pilot stated: The aircraft's engine ceased operation as I was returning to box field 45MS for landing after a flight of approximately 1 hour for… - [Accident 20190915013159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190915013159A), Sep 15, 2019: Cessna L-19E (N4584N), Kennett, MO, Substantial damage. The pilot lost control (ground loop)while attempting to expedite his landing due to decreasing oil pressure. The aircraft touched down with a high side load on… - [Accident 20190321001769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190321001769A), Mar 21, 2019: Cessna L-19E (N13FM), Youngsville, LA, Substantial damage. On Thursday, March 21, 2019, N13FM, a Cessna L-19E, sn 24590, proceeded to a lunch rendezvous at di restaurant 10 miles south of basile, LA. Pilot stated his… - [Accident 20190311001159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190311001159A), Mar 11, 2019: Cessna L-19E (N4431C), Benton, KS, Substantial damage. Persuant to the pilot's statement: the pilots were doing commercial power off 180 landing on 17 turf at Stearman. Pulled power at pattern altitude to idle… - [Accident 20170813024639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170813024639A), Aug 13, 2017: Cessna L-19E (N305EF), Nashville, TN, Substantial damage. While attempting to land at jwn on runway 020 the pilot failed to maintain a stabilized approach. He flared high causing the aircraft to land hard and bounce.… - [Accident 20120901028129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120901028129A), Sep 1, 2012: Cessna L-19E (N4431F), Lancaster, TX, Substantial damage. On September 1, 2012 the pilot departed fredericksburg, TX at 0735L with flight plans to Lancaster Regional (lnc), TX. The flight time enroute to lnc was… - [Accident 20060412008079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060412008079A), Apr 12, 2006: Cessna L19E (N711WN), Kenly, NC, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot began takeoff roll on grass airstrip in Kenly NC. Prior to liftoff (transitioning from a 3 point attitude) the aircraft suddenly turned to the… - [Accident 20000410010009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000410010009A), Apr 10, 2000: Cessna L19E (N4583V), Jackson, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) During a landing pilot failed to use proper recovery technique. Pilot ground looped aircraft and collided with a rock. Aircraft was substantially… - [Accident 19990912026231A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990912026231A), Sep 12, 1999: Cessna L19E (N3255P), North Adams, MA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.19) On September 12, 1999, at 1329 eastern daylight time, a mid-air collision occurred between a Cessna 337C, N973FS, and a Cessna 305C, N3255P, while… - [Incident 19990417003649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990417003649I), Apr 17, 1999: Cessna L19E (N3255G), Hamilton, TX, Minor damage. Acft engine backfired on take-off, the acft came back and made a hard landing, and the landing gear and propeller sustained damage. (.19) on April 17, 1999, at… - [Incident 19960513018109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960513018109I), May 13, 1996: Cessna L19E (N3255S), Almont, MI, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot entered left downwind for runway 22 (hard surface) at 37G. After slowing to approach speed, the pilot advanced the throttle with no response.… - [Incident 19950904033449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950904033449I), Sep 4, 1995: Cessna 305 (N3255P), Provincetown, MA, Minor damage. Ground looped on landing. Heard engine roar prior making 180. Right mian gear collapsed. Attach bolt came out. - [Incident 19890703042599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890703042599I), Jul 3, 1989: Cessna L19E (N4584N), Pagosa Springs, CO, Minor damage. Pilot lost control on rollout. Ground looped. Minor damage to aircraft. - [Incident 19880811041469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880811041469I), Aug 11, 1988: Cessna 305C (N740BC), Friendsville, MD, Minor damage. Engine oil on cockpit floor. Oil pressure dropped to zero. Landed in a field. Found oil filler cap not in position. - [Accident 19880430040679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880430040679A), Apr 30, 1988: Cessna L19E (N3946L), Conroe, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Took off,came back over airport,low altitude. Made steep climbing turn. Stalled and impacted on runway. Burned. - [Accident 19860328008111A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860328008111A), Mar 28, 1986: Cessna L19E (N4431B), Mckinney, TX, Minor damage. The glider tow aircraft was struck by N66D during takeoff. Pilot and wingwalker failed to clear final approach. - [Accident 19850830042089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850830042089A), Aug 30, 1985: Cessna L19E (N3255X), Palo Pinto, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Struck powerlines below the dam at possum kingdom lake while buzzing the area. No mechanical malfunction found. - [Accident 19850315007609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850315007609A), Mar 15, 1985: Cessna L19E (N3946K), Mckinney, TX, Substantial damage. Landed and nosed over in field after engine quit. Pilot says he drained sumps. Water in fuel tanks after accident. - [Accident 19840415014159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840415014159A), Apr 15, 1984: Cessna L19E (N4431D), Ontario, CA, Destroyed. Engine quit from fuel starvation caused by pilot slipping airplane. Boost pump was not used to restart engine. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.