Has N1609V been in an accident?

Yes. N1609V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N1609V?

N1609V is a 1976 Cessna R172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number R1722205.

N1609V — 1976 Cessna R172K

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N1609V 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 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: R1722205
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: R172K
Year: 1976
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN19LA258Aug 8, 2019North Garden, VAMinor
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the oil pump drive gear.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Cessna R172K).

Sep 22, 2020deregistered — Fecteau Robert

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N1609V was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1976 Cessna R172K above.

until Jan 29, 1953Cessna 140 (s/n 13781)

Frequently asked

Has N1609V been in an accident?: Yes. N1609V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N1609V?: N1609V is a 1976 Cessna R172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number R1722205.

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