Has N4668G been in an accident?

Yes. N4668G appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N4668G?

N4668G is a 1979 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273294.

N4668G — 1979 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N4668G 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 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17273294
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16CA245May 18, 2016Carbondale, ILNo injuries
The student pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Cessna 172N).

Mar 9, 2019deregistered — Southern Illinois University

Frequently asked

Has N4668G been in an accident?: Yes. N4668G appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N4668G?: N4668G is a 1979 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273294.

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