Has N20469 been in an accident?

Yes. N20469 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N20469?

N20469 is a 1972 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17261312.

N20469 — 1972 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N20469 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17261312
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1972
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA14CA430Sep 9, 2014Watertown, CTMinor
The pilot's decision to takeoff from a field which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly identify the destination airport and runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing in the field.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Cessna 172M).

Nov 7, 2014deregistered — Kropas Daniel J

Frequently asked

Has N20469 been in an accident?: Yes. N20469 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N20469?: N20469 is a 1972 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17261312.

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