Has N478ER been in an accident?

Yes. N478ER appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N478ER?

N478ER is a 1998 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280623.

N478ER — 1998 Cessna 172R

Deregistered

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

N478ER appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17280623
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172R
Year: 1998
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser A&c
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR20CA167Jun 3, 2020Las Vegas, NVNo injuries
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1998 Cessna 172R).

Aug 2, 2021deregistered — Hillsboro Aero Academy Llc

Frequently asked

Has N478ER been in an accident?: Yes. N478ER appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N478ER?: N478ER is a 1998 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280623.

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