Has N2435X been in an accident?

Yes. N2435X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N2435X?

N2435X is a 2000 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280837.

N2435X — 2000 Cessna 172R

Deregistered

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

N2435X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17280837
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172R
Year: 2000
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser A&c
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA10LA421Aug 14, 2010Key West, FLSerious
The non-instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation during night, over-water, low-ambient-light conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ocean.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2000 Cessna 172R).

Nov 15, 2010deregistered — Island City Flying Service Inc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N2435X was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2000 Cessna 172R above.

until Jun 4, 1992Cessna 182H (s/n 18256335)

Frequently asked

Has N2435X been in an accident?: Yes. N2435X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N2435X?: N2435X is a 2000 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280837.

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