Has N5098E been in an accident?

Yes. N5098E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N5098E?

N5098E is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271711.

N5098E — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N5098E 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: 17271711
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR21LA069Dec 13, 2020San Diego, CANo injuries
A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve rocker arm stud.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna 172N).

Dec 31, 2022deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5098E been in an accident?: Yes. N5098E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N5098E?: N5098E is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271711.

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