Has N35540 been in an accident?

Yes. N35540 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N35540?

N35540 is a 1968 Cessna 172I (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17256821.

N35540 — 1968 Cessna 172I

Deregistered

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

N35540 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17256821
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172I
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09CA077Nov 27, 2008Frederick, MDNo injuries
The student pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Cessna 172I).

Feb 15, 2018deregistered — Caudle John E

Frequently asked

Has N35540 been in an accident?: Yes. N35540 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N35540?: N35540 is a 1968 Cessna 172I (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17256821.

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