Has N517LA been in an accident?

Yes. N517LA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N517LA?

N517LA is a 2009 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S10915.

Has N517LA been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N517LA (CEN19FA221) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N517LA — 2009 Cessna 172S

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N517LA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S10915
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Year: 2009
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-360-l2a
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN19FA221Jul 13, 2019Katy, TXFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s loss of airplane control and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2009 Cessna 172S).

Jan 30, 2021deregistered — Blh Visions Llc

Frequently asked

Has N517LA been in an accident?: Yes. N517LA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N517LA?: N517LA is a 2009 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S10915.
Has N517LA been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N517LA (CEN19FA221) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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