Has N51302 been in an accident?

Yes. N51302 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N51302?

N51302 is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17264234.

N51302 — 1974 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N51302 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17264234
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

WPR10CA013Oct 10, 2009Tucson, AZNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 3, 2017deregistered — Touch N Go Aeroworks Llc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N51302 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1974 Cessna 172M above.

until May 5, 1950Fairchild M-62A (s/n T40-327)

Frequently asked

Has N51302 been in an accident?: Yes. N51302 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N51302?: N51302 is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17264234.

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