Has N55437 been in an accident?

Yes. N55437 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N55437?

N55437 is a 1981 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17275180.

N55437 — 1981 Cessna 172P

Deregistered

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

N55437 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17275180
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

ERA09CA541Sep 27, 2009Pensacola, FLNo injuries
The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 25, 2018deregistered — Pensacola Navy Flying Club Inc

Frequently asked

Has N55437 been in an accident?: Yes. N55437 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N55437?: N55437 is a 1981 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17275180.

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