Has N5026C been in an accident?

Yes. N5026C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N5026C?

N5026C is a Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8965.

N5026C — Cessna 172S

Deregistered

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

N5026C 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 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S8965
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12CA088Feb 2, 2012Mokuleia, HINo injuries
The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

Registration timeline

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

May 24, 2023deregistered — Valiair Limited Co Trustee (registered via trustee)

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N5026C was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Cessna 172S above.

until Mar 11, 1983Bellanca 8KCAB (s/n 44378)
until Aug 14, 19721950 Beech B35 (s/n D2288)

Frequently asked

Has N5026C been in an accident?: Yes. N5026C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N5026C?: N5026C is a Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8965.

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