Has N4640L been in an accident?

Yes. N4640L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N4640L?

N4640L is a 1966 Cessna 172G (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17254635.

N4640L — 1966 Cessna 172G

Deregistered

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

N4640L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17254635
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172G
Year: 1966
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12LA231May 27, 2012Silver City, IDMinor
The pilot‘s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain with reduced visibility, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1966 Cessna 172G).

Feb 7, 2018deregistered — Brown Jayann

Frequently asked

Has N4640L been in an accident?: Yes. N4640L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N4640L?: N4640L is a 1966 Cessna 172G (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17254635.

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