Has N4207J been in an accident?

Yes. N4207J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N4207J?

N4207J is a 1980 Cessna A188B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18803724.

N4207J — 1980 Cessna A188B

Deregistered

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

N4207J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18803724
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: A188B
Year: 1980
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA461Jul 5, 2017Kankakee, ILNo injuries
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent incorrect brake application, which led to the loss of directional control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Cessna A188B).

May 16, 2019deregistered — Sale Reported

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N4207J was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1980 Cessna A188B above.

until Apr 18, 1969Piper PA-28-140 (s/n 28-22553)

Frequently asked

Has N4207J been in an accident?: Yes. N4207J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N4207J?: N4207J is a 1980 Cessna A188B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18803724.

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