Has N46459 been in an accident?

Yes. N46459 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N46459?

N46459 is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17257282.

N46459 — 1969 Cessna 172K

Deregistered

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

N46459 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17257282
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172K
Year: 1969
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16LA309Aug 2, 2016Neenah, WINo injuries
A loss of engine power due to oil starvation, which resulted from the pilot, who was not a certified airframe and powerplant mechanic, removing the vacuum pump from the engine, and his misconception that he could operate the airplane without the pump.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Cessna 172K).

Feb 12, 2020deregistered — Smith Steven D

Frequently asked

Has N46459 been in an accident?: Yes. N46459 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N46459?: N46459 is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17257282.

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