Has N4072F been in an accident?

Yes. N4072F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N4072F?

N4072F is a 1958 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36972.

N4072F — 1958 Cessna 172

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N4072F 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 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 36972
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172
Year: 1958
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR11LA211Apr 27, 2011Mesa, AZNo injuries
The student pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1958 Cessna 172).

Sep 3, 2013deregistered — Straight Tail Flyers Llc

Frequently asked

Has N4072F been in an accident?: Yes. N4072F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N4072F?: N4072F is a 1958 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36972.

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