Has N4286Q been in an accident?

Yes. N4286Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N4286Q?

N4286Q is a 1971 Cessna 172L (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17260186.

N4286Q — 1971 Cessna 172L

Deregistered

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

N4286Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17260186
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172L
Year: 1971
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16CA002Oct 1, 2015Avalon, CANo injuries
The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack in turbulent and downdraft conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain on final approach.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1971 Cessna 172L).

Dec 15, 2018deregistered — Pk88 Aircraft Leasing Llc

Frequently asked

Has N4286Q been in an accident?: Yes. N4286Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N4286Q?: N4286Q is a 1971 Cessna 172L (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17260186.

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