Has N562AD been in an accident?

Yes. N562AD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N562AD?

N562AD is a 2003 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9549.

N562AD — 2003 Cessna 172S

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N562AD 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 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S9549
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Year: 2003
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-360-l2a
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09LA098Jan 24, 2009Oceanside, CASerious
A defective alternator wire splice that resulted in an intermittent electrical system malfunction and erroneous fuel gauge readings, and, a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2003 Cessna 172S).

Mar 9, 2010deregistered — Fly Cfa Llc

Frequently asked

Has N562AD been in an accident?: Yes. N562AD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N562AD?: N562AD is a 2003 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9549.

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