Has N30981 been in an accident?

Yes. N30981 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N30981?

N30981 is a Cessna 177B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17701581.

N30981 — Cessna 177B

Deregistered

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

N30981 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17701581
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 177B
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN15LA207Apr 7, 2015Jennings, LANo injuries
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 28, 2017deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N30981 been in an accident?: Yes. N30981 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N30981?: N30981 is a Cessna 177B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17701581.

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