Has N2872X been in an accident?

Yes. N2872X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N2872X?

N2872X is a 1967 Cessna 177 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17700272.

N2872X — 1967 Cessna 177

Deregistered

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

N2872X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17700272
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 177
Year: 1967
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09CA327May 30, 2009Houston, TXNo injuries
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Cessna 177).

Sep 24, 2012deregistered — Flemming Ray James

Frequently asked

Has N2872X been in an accident?: Yes. N2872X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N2872X?: N2872X is a 1967 Cessna 177 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17700272.

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