Has N179BA been in an accident?

Yes. N179BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N179BA?

N179BA is a 1977 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15279715.

N179BA — 1977 Cessna 152

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N179BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15279715
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 152
Year: 1977
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA15CA035Apr 6, 2015Farmingdale, NJNo injuries
The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Cessna 152).

Jun 29, 2018deregistered — Air Mods And Repair Inc

Frequently asked

Has N179BA been in an accident?: Yes. N179BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N179BA?: N179BA is a 1977 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15279715.

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