Has N46017 been in an accident?

Yes. N46017 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N46017?

N46017 is a 1968 Cessna 172I (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17256990.

N46017 — 1968 Cessna 172I

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Sep 1, 2026

N46017 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Sep 1, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17256990
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172I
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR21LA067Dec 8, 2020Dillon, MTSerious
The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Cessna 172I).

Dec 3, 2022deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N46017 been in an accident?: Yes. N46017 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N46017?: N46017 is a 1968 Cessna 172I (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17256990.

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