Has N55277 been in an accident?

Yes. N55277 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N55277?

N55277 is a 1981 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17275150.

N55277 — 1981 Cessna 172P

Deregistered

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

N55277 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17275150
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

CEN14CA104Jan 5, 2014Cotulla, TXNo injuries
The student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing. The flight instructor's failure to monitor the flight contributed to the accident.

Registration timeline

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

Aug 19, 2020deregistered — Laguna Verde Leasing Inc

Frequently asked

Has N55277 been in an accident?: Yes. N55277 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N55277?: N55277 is a 1981 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17275150.

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