Has N5743A been in an accident?

Yes. N5743A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N5743A?

N5743A is a 1956 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28343.

Has N5743A been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5743A (CEN15FA278) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5743A — 1956 Cessna 172

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N5743A appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28343
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172
Year: 1956
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN15FA278Jun 19, 2015Shreveport, LAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1956 Cessna 172).

Mar 14, 2018deregistered — Bag Flying Club Inc

Frequently asked

Has N5743A been in an accident?: Yes. N5743A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N5743A?: N5743A is a 1956 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28343.
Has N5743A been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5743A (CEN15FA278) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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