Has N172TJ been in an accident?

Yes. N172TJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N172TJ?

N172TJ is a 1962 Cessna 172D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17249552.

N172TJ — 1962 Cessna 172D

Deregistered

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

N172TJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17249552
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172D
Year: 1962
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09LA372Jun 27, 2009Shepherdsville, KYNo injuries
The mechanic's improper inspection of the mixture control cable.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1962 Cessna 172D).

Jan 11, 2018deregistered — Tapay Joseph L

Frequently asked

Has N172TJ been in an accident?: Yes. N172TJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N172TJ?: N172TJ is a 1962 Cessna 172D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17249552.

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