Has N2526V been in an accident?

Yes. N2526V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N2526V?

N2526V is a 1974 Cessna 177RG (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 177RG0603.

Has N2526V been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N2526V (CEN09LA054) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N2526V — 1974 Cessna 177RG

Deregistered

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

N2526V appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 177RG0603
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 177RG
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-360-a1b6d
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09LA054Nov 11, 2008Mena, ARFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight into deteriorating weather conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Cessna 177RG).

Mar 10, 2017deregistered — Smith Jerry L

Frequently asked

Has N2526V been in an accident?: Yes. N2526V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N2526V?: N2526V is a 1974 Cessna 177RG (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 177RG0603.
Has N2526V been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N2526V (CEN09LA054) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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