Has N30740 been in an accident?

Yes. N30740 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N30740?

N30740 is a 1969 Cessna 177B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17701434.

N30740 — 1969 Cessna 177B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N30740 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17701434
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 177B
Year: 1969
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09LA097Jan 21, 2009Honolulu, HIMinor
An oil starvation induced catastrophic engine failure due to the fracture and separation of the propeller governor oil line, which was a result of inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Cessna 177B).

Jun 19, 2017deregistered — Fulk Benjamin J

Frequently asked

Has N30740 been in an accident?: Yes. N30740 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N30740?: N30740 is a 1969 Cessna 177B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17701434.

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