Has N157SF been in an accident?

Yes. N157SF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N157SF?

N157SF is a 2013 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S11265.

Has N157SF been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N157SF (CEN20FA110) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N157SF — 2013 Cessna 172S

Deregistered

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

N157SF appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S11265
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Year: 2013
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-360-l2a
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN20FA110Mar 3, 2020Lincoln, ILFatal · 3 fatal
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an aerial survey, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low to recover.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2013 Cessna 172S).

Aug 11, 2022deregistered — Jad-akd Llc

Frequently asked

Has N157SF been in an accident?: Yes. N157SF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N157SF?: N157SF is a 2013 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S11265.
Has N157SF been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N157SF (CEN20FA110) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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