Has N13453 been in an accident?

Yes. N13453 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N13453?

N13453 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262763.

N13453 — 1973 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N13453 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17262763
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

GAA18CA135Feb 17, 2018Broomfield, CONo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.

Registration timeline

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

Dec 5, 2020deregistered — Bell Ornithopters Flying Club Inc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N13453 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1973 Cessna 172M above.

until Apr 9, 1948Stinson JR. SR (s/n 8706)

Frequently asked

Has N13453 been in an accident?: Yes. N13453 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N13453?: N13453 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262763.

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