Has N172CS been in an accident?

Yes. N172CS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N172CS?

N172CS is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262260.

N172CS — 1973 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N172CS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17262260
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR20CA300Sep 7, 2020Stuart Island, WAMinor
The pilot’s improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Cessna 172M).

Nov 6, 2021deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N172CS been in an accident?: Yes. N172CS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N172CS?: N172CS is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262260.

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