Has N5399Q been in an accident?

Yes. N5399Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N5399Q?

N5399Q is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17261784.

N5399Q — 1973 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N5399Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17261784
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA11CA450Aug 13, 2011Elkins, WVNo injuries
The flight instructor's unfamiliarity with the geographic area, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Cessna 172M).

Oct 20, 2017deregistered — Wjb Llc

Frequently asked

Has N5399Q been in an accident?: Yes. N5399Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N5399Q?: N5399Q is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17261784.

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