Has N42EP been in an accident?

Yes. N42EP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N42EP?

N42EP is a 1977 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17269777.

N42EP — 1977 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N42EP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17269777
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1977
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR13LA402Sep 9, 2013Long Beach, CANo injuries
The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to debris within the carburetor mixture metering sleeve.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Cessna 172N).

Apr 7, 2015deregistered — Werntz David G

Frequently asked

Has N42EP been in an accident?: Yes. N42EP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N42EP?: N42EP is a 1977 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17269777.

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