Has N4977G been in an accident?

Yes. N4977G appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N4977G?

N4977G is a 1979 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273524.

N4977G — 1979 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N4977G appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17273524
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

WPR21LA348Sep 19, 2021Grass Valley, CANo injuries
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to an electrical issue.

Registration timeline

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

Jul 30, 2022deregistered — Vodonick Emil J

Frequently asked

Has N4977G been in an accident?: Yes. N4977G appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N4977G?: N4977G is a 1979 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273524.

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