Has N17SK been in an accident?

Yes. N17SK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N17SK?

N17SK is a 1980 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273809.

Has N17SK been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N17SK (CEN16FA333) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N17SK — 1980 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N17SK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17273809
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1980
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16FA333Aug 25, 2016Terre Haute, INFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain a normal approach path to the runway, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree and a house during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Cessna 172N).

Nov 16, 2017deregistered — O Neill William Patrick

Frequently asked

Has N17SK been in an accident?: Yes. N17SK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N17SK?: N17SK is a 1980 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273809.
Has N17SK been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N17SK (CEN16FA333) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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