Has N5798T been in an accident?

Yes. N5798T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N5798T?

N5798T is a 1964 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251698.

Has N5798T been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5798T (CEN22FA082) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5798T — 1964 Cessna 172E

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026

N5798T appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17251698
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172E
Year: 1964
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN22FA082Dec 26, 2021Hardy, ARFatal · 2 fatal
The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Cessna 172E).

Sep 23, 2022deregistered — Dunham Bradley L

Frequently asked

Has N5798T been in an accident?: Yes. N5798T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N5798T?: N5798T is a 1964 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251698.
Has N5798T been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5798T (CEN22FA082) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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