Has N204BE been in an accident?

Yes. N204BE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N204BE?

N204BE is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271338.

N204BE — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N204BE appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17271338
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA22LA392Aug 30, 2022Gates Mills, OHSerious
The instructor pilot’s decision to perform an inflight magneto check with no suitable area to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly perform a magneto check that resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna 172N).

Feb 28, 2024deregistered — Pink Skies Inc

Frequently asked

Has N204BE been in an accident?: Yes. N204BE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N204BE?: N204BE is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271338.

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