Has N50526 been in an accident?

Yes. N50526 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N50526?

N50526 is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17264211.

N50526 — 1974 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N50526 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17264211
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA318Jun 4, 2017Payson, AZMinor
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning that did not account for high-density altitude conditions and his subsequent attempted go-around in conditions that prevented the airplane from attaining a positive climb rate and resulted in its subsequent descent and impact with rising terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Cessna 172M).

Apr 23, 2018deregistered — Classic Air Aviation Llc

Frequently asked

Has N50526 been in an accident?: Yes. N50526 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N50526?: N50526 is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17264211.

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