Has N5427J been in an accident?

Yes. N5427J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N5427J?

N5427J is a 1980 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273790.

Has N5427J been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5427J (CEN12FA154) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5427J — 1980 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N5427J appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17273790
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

CEN12FA154Feb 10, 2012Floresville, TXFatal · 1 fatal
The medical incapacitation of the pilot due to a sudden cardiac arrhythmia or acute myocardial infarction.

Registration timeline

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

Jul 12, 2017deregistered — King Sydney

Frequently asked

Has N5427J been in an accident?: Yes. N5427J appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N5427J?: N5427J is a 1980 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273790.
Has N5427J been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5427J (CEN12FA154) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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