Has N418DD been in an accident?

Yes. N418DD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N418DD?

N418DD is a 1972 Cessna 172L (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17260474.

N418DD — 1972 Cessna 172L

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N418DD appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17260474
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172L
Year: 1972
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA18CA161Mar 12, 2018Green Valley, AZNo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a tailwind.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Cessna 172L).

May 1, 2018deregistered — Meyer Dan

Frequently asked

Has N418DD been in an accident?: Yes. N418DD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N418DD?: N418DD is a 1972 Cessna 172L (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17260474.

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