Has N447AF been in an accident?

Yes. N447AF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N447AF?

N447AF is a 1998 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280447.

N447AF — 1998 Cessna 172R

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N447AF appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17280447
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172R
Year: 1998
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC11CA014Mar 5, 2011Montana Creek, AKNo injuries
The pilot's failure to recognize that he was landing at the wrong airstrip on a snow-covered and unplowed runway, resulting in the airplane nosing over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1998 Cessna 172R).

Jun 24, 2013deregistered — Copper River Airmotive Llc

Frequently asked

Has N447AF been in an accident?: Yes. N447AF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N447AF?: N447AF is a 1998 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280447.

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