N2946U — Cessna 172D
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N2946U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17250546
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172D
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Pearson Eugene L — Burns, KS
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night and his failure to maintain adequate altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna 172D).
- Dec 17, 2021registered — Pearson Eugene L
Frequently asked
- Has N2946U been in an accident?
- Yes. N2946U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N2946U?
- N2946U is a Cessna 172D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17250546.
- Who is N2946U registered to?
- N2946U is registered to Pearson Eugene L of Burns, KS. Registration status: active.
- Has N2946U been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N2946U (CEN23FA187) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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