Has N251CH been in an accident?

Yes. N251CH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N251CH?

N251CH is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271075.

Has N251CH been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N251CH (CEN18FA024) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N251CH — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N251CH appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, 4 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17271075
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

CEN18FA024Nov 4, 2017Hatch, NMFatal · 4 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 1, 2019deregistered — Caribbean Paradise Llc

Frequently asked

Has N251CH been in an accident?: Yes. N251CH appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N251CH?: N251CH is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271075.
Has N251CH been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N251CH (CEN18FA024) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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