Has N20556 been in an accident?

Yes. N20556 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N20556?

N20556 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17261391.

Has N20556 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N20556 (WPR19FA080) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N20556 — 1973 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N20556 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17261391
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR19FA080Feb 6, 2019Desert Hot Springs, CAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's inadequate and/or improper preparation for the flight in which he selected an altitude too low to assure terrain clearance and resulted in an impact with terrain in turbulent downdraft conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Cessna 172M).

Dec 4, 2019deregistered — Flying Academy Los Angeles

Frequently asked

Has N20556 been in an accident?: Yes. N20556 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N20556?: N20556 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17261391.
Has N20556 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N20556 (WPR19FA080) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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