Has N388TC been in an accident?

Yes. N388TC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N388TC?

N388TC is a 1956 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 29601.

Who is N388TC registered to?

N388TC is registered to Dopson Joel A of Ooltewah, TN. Registration status: active.

N388TC — 1956 Cessna 172

Active registration

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

N388TC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 29601
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172
Year: 1956
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Franklin 6act298 Ser
Registration: Active
Registered to: Dopson Joel A — Ooltewah, TN

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Accident & incident history

ERA22LA413Sep 13, 2022Chattanooga, TNNo injuries
A total loss of engine power due to of carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1956 Cessna 172).

Sep 12, 2018registered — Dopson Joel A

Frequently asked

Has N388TC been in an accident?: Yes. N388TC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N388TC?: N388TC is a 1956 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 29601.
Who is N388TC registered to?: N388TC is registered to Dopson Joel A of Ooltewah, TN. Registration status: active.

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