Has N46492 been in an accident?

Yes. N46492 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N46492?

N46492 is a 1968 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17257303.

N46492 — 1968 Cessna 172K

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N46492 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17257303
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172K
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12LA241Mar 20, 2012Belfast, MENo injuries
The flight instructor’s failure to ensure the radio was set correctly to activate the pilot-controlled lighting, which resulted in poor positioning for a proper landing and a subsequent off-runway forced landing during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.

Registration timeline

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

Aug 27, 2012deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N46492 been in an accident?: Yes. N46492 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N46492?: N46492 is a 1968 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17257303.

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