Has N17201 been in an accident?

Yes. N17201 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N17201?

N17201 is a 1976 Cessna 177B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17702517.

N17201 — 1976 Cessna 177B

Deregistered

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

N17201 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17702517
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 177B
Year: 1976
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12LA524Aug 7, 2012Carthage, TXNo injuries
The loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case layer, which resulted in a forced landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Cessna 177B).

Jul 29, 2014deregistered — Scott John D

Frequently asked

Has N17201 been in an accident?: Yes. N17201 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N17201?: N17201 is a 1976 Cessna 177B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17702517.

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