Has N1097D been in an accident?

Yes. N1097D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N1097D?

N1097D is a 1951 Cessna 195 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7721.

N1097D — 1951 Cessna 195

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N1097D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 7721
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 195
Year: 1951
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Jacobs R755a Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR22LA308Aug 18, 2022El Cajon, CASerious
The pilot’s failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1951 Cessna 195).

Jan 20, 2024deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N1097D been in an accident?: Yes. N1097D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N1097D?: N1097D is a 1951 Cessna 195 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 7721.

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