Has N5340R been in an accident?

Yes. N5340R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N5340R?

N5340R is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252868.

N5340R — 1965 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

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

N5340R 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: 17252868
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172F
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN21LA316Jul 11, 2021Eagle Butte, SDNo injuries
A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 connecting rod.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Cessna 172F).

Dec 11, 2023deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5340R been in an accident?: Yes. N5340R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N5340R?: N5340R is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252868.

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