Has N1543Y been in an accident?

Yes. N1543Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N1543Y?

N1543Y is a 1962 Cessna 172C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17249243.

N1543Y — 1962 Cessna 172C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N1543Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17249243
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172C
Year: 1962
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA18CA493Aug 15, 2018Silver City, NMMinor
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1962 Cessna 172C).

Jul 31, 2021deregistered — Konopnicki Dave

Frequently asked

Has N1543Y been in an accident?: Yes. N1543Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N1543Y?: N1543Y is a 1962 Cessna 172C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17249243.

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