Has N5461Q been in an accident?

Yes. N5461Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N5461Q?

N5461Q is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17261791.

N5461Q — 1973 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N5461Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17261791
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

WPR09CA348Jul 16, 2009Thermopolis, WYSerious
The instructor pilot's failure to ensure that his dual student maintained clearance from the terrain during a dark night visual flight rules descent.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 18, 2013deregistered — Round Top Flyers Llc

Frequently asked

Has N5461Q been in an accident?: Yes. N5461Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N5461Q?: N5461Q is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17261791.

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