Has N1946F been in an accident?

Yes. N1946F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N1946F?

N1946F is a 1979 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273036.

N1946F — 1979 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N1946F appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17273036
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA11CA115Jan 15, 2011Lebanon, TNNo injuries
The student pilot´s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Cessna 172N).

Jun 25, 2013deregistered — Compass Aircraft Group Inc

Frequently asked

Has N1946F been in an accident?: Yes. N1946F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N1946F?: N1946F is a 1979 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273036.

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