Has N23NJ been in an accident?

Yes. N23NJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N23NJ?

N23NJ is a 1979 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273230.

N23NJ — 1979 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N23NJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17273230
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

ERA21LA055Nov 24, 2020Manville, NJNo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach to the runway, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree on final approach.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 4, 2022deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N23NJ been in an accident?: Yes. N23NJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N23NJ?: N23NJ is a 1979 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273230.

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