Has N5551R been in an accident?

Yes. N5551R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N5551R?

N5551R is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17253138.

N5551R — 1965 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N5551R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17253138
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172F
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12CA320May 5, 2012Cambridge, NYMinor
The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a takeoff in variable crosswind conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Cessna 172F).

Aug 9, 2012deregistered — Cambridge Valley Flying Club Inc

Frequently asked

Has N5551R been in an accident?: Yes. N5551R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N5551R?: N5551R is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17253138.

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