Has N172LD been in an accident?

Yes. N172LD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N172LD?

N172LD is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17264412.

N172LD — 1974 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026

N172LD appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17264412
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN11CA604Aug 29, 2011Plymouth, MINo injuries
The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Cessna 172M).

Feb 6, 2017deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N172LD been in an accident?: Yes. N172LD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N172LD?: N172LD is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17264412.

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