Has N54974 been in an accident?

Yes. N54974 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N54974?

N54974 is a 1981 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17275096.

N54974 — 1981 Cessna 172P

Deregistered

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

N54974 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17275096
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172P
Year: 1981
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN15CA151Feb 21, 2015Kankakee, ILNo injuries
The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Cessna 172P).

Mar 6, 2018deregistered — Associated Air Activities Inc

Frequently asked

Has N54974 been in an accident?: Yes. N54974 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N54974?: N54974 is a 1981 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17275096.

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