Has N13073 been in an accident?

Yes. N13073 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N13073?

N13073 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262476.

N13073 — 1973 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026

N13073 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17262476
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR10LA115Jan 18, 2010Joshua Tree, CASerious
The certified flight instructor's decision to continue visual flight into deteriorating weather, which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain clearance with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Cessna 172M).

Apr 9, 2010deregistered — Hausteen Karen G

Frequently asked

Has N13073 been in an accident?: Yes. N13073 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N13073?: N13073 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262476.

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