Has N5290J been in an accident?

Yes. N5290J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N5290J?

N5290J is a 1980 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273756.

N5290J — 1980 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N5290J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17273756
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

ANC13LA021Feb 5, 2013Kalskag, AKSerious
The pilot’s decision to take off into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and the subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the severity of the rear seat passenger’s injuries was the incorrect installation of the rear seat belts.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 18, 2014deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5290J been in an accident?: Yes. N5290J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N5290J?: N5290J is a 1980 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273756.

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