Has N468LE been in an accident?

Yes. N468LE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N468LE?

N468LE is a 1971 Cessna 177RG (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 177RG0158.

N468LE — 1971 Cessna 177RG

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N468LE appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 177RG0158
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 177RG
Year: 1971
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-360-a1b6d
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN14LA406Aug 5, 2014Manistee, MIMinor
The pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountered shortly after liftoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition, a corresponding decrease in airspeed, and a reduced climb gradient.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1971 Cessna 177RG).

Feb 7, 2017deregistered — Zook James E

Frequently asked

Has N468LE been in an accident?: Yes. N468LE appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N468LE?: N468LE is a 1971 Cessna 177RG (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 177RG0158.

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