Has N378FA been in an accident?

Yes. N378FA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N378FA?

N378FA is a 2003 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9378.

N378FA — 2003 Cessna 172S

Deregistered

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

N378FA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S9378
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Year: 2003
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-360-l2a
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA11CA147Feb 15, 2011Daytona Beach, FLNo injuries
The pilot's inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2003 Cessna 172S).

Mar 5, 2019deregistered — Island Bound Llc

Frequently asked

Has N378FA been in an accident?: Yes. N378FA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N378FA?: N378FA is a 2003 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9378.

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