Has N62731 been in an accident?

Yes. N62731 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N62731?

N62731 is a 1981 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17275330.

Has N62731 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N62731 (WPR15FA247) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N62731 — 1981 Cessna 172P

Deregistered

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

N62731 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17275330
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

WPR15FA247Aug 20, 2015Townsend, MTFatal · 2 fatal
The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a cross-country flight over a mountain range in dark night conditions with limited night flight experience, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 8, 2018deregistered — Gluhm Johnny R

Frequently asked

Has N62731 been in an accident?: Yes. N62731 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N62731?: N62731 is a 1981 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17275330.
Has N62731 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N62731 (WPR15FA247) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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