Has N233GW been in an accident?

Yes. N233GW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N233GW?

N233GW is a 2002 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9233.

N233GW — 2002 Cessna 172S

Deregistered

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

N233GW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S9233
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Year: 2002
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-360-l2a
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

LAX08LA179Jun 12, 2008Beaver, UTSerious
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper use of the mixture control. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2002 Cessna 172S).

Sep 2, 2008deregistered — Zoom Inc

Frequently asked

Has N233GW been in an accident?: Yes. N233GW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N233GW?: N233GW is a 2002 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9233.

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