Has N4396R been in an accident?

Yes. N4396R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N4396R?

N4396R is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17263146.

Has N4396R been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N4396R (WPR09FA316) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N4396R — 1974 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N4396R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17263146
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09FA316Jun 28, 2009Rimrock, WAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience, and his delayed initiation of a go-around.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Cessna 172M).

Nov 3, 2010deregistered — Mccormick Air Center Llc

Frequently asked

Has N4396R been in an accident?: Yes. N4396R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N4396R?: N4396R is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17263146.
Has N4396R been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N4396R (WPR09FA316) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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