Has N5172D been in an accident?

Yes. N5172D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N5172D?

N5172D is a 1958 Cessna 182A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 51272.

N5172D — 1958 Cessna 182A

Deregistered

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

N5172D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 51272
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182A
Year: 1958
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN14CA289Jun 14, 2014Valmeyer, ILNo injuries
The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1958 Cessna 182A).

Oct 24, 2017deregistered — Cook Aviation Llc

Frequently asked

Has N5172D been in an accident?: Yes. N5172D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N5172D?: N5172D is a 1958 Cessna 182A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 51272.

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