Has N179SP been in an accident?

Yes. N179SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N179SP?

N179SP is a Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9458.

N179SP — Cessna 172S

Deregistered

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

N179SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S9458
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN23LA003Oct 3, 2022Houston, TXNo injuries
The crew failed to ensure the main entry door was locked before departure. Contributing to the accident was a corroded/jammed door sensor that provided an erroneous locked indication to the crew alerting system.

Registration timeline

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

Aug 12, 2003deregistered — Cessna Aircraft Company

Frequently asked

Has N179SP been in an accident?: Yes. N179SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N179SP?: N179SP is a Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9458.

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