Has N1409U been in an accident?

Yes. N1409U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N1409U?

N1409U is a 1976 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17267078.

N1409U — 1976 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N1409U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17267078
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1976
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN18LA092Feb 8, 2018Centralia, ILSerious
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Cessna 172M).

Jun 6, 2018deregistered — Airgo Inc

Frequently asked

Has N1409U been in an accident?: Yes. N1409U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N1409U?: N1409U is a 1976 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17267078.

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