Has N5170K been in an accident?

Yes. N5170K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N5170K?

N5170K is a 1980 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273997.

N5170K — 1980 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N5170K 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: 17273997
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1980
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA21LA216May 13, 2021Gulf Shores, ALNo injuries
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Cessna 172N).

Aug 4, 2023deregistered — Skywarrior Flight Training Inc

Frequently asked

Has N5170K been in an accident?: Yes. N5170K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N5170K?: N5170K is a 1980 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273997.

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