Has N1443E been in an accident?

Yes. N1443E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N1443E?

N1443E is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271003.

N1443E — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N1443E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17271003
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN20LA014Oct 25, 2019Swea City, IAMinor
The pilot's failure to replace the oil filler cap during his preflight inspection, which resulted in oil starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna 172N).

Apr 24, 2023deregistered — Iowa Lakes Community College

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N1443E was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1978 Cessna 172N above.

until Jul 19, 19611946 Aeronca 7BCM (s/n 7AC-5006)

Frequently asked

Has N1443E been in an accident?: Yes. N1443E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N1443E?: N1443E is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271003.

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