Has N6280F been in an accident?

Yes. N6280F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N6280F?

N6280F is a 1979 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273178.

N6280F — 1979 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N6280F appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17273178
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR22LA069Dec 22, 2021Auburn, CASerious
The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in an impact with power lines.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Cessna 172N).

Aug 11, 2022deregistered — Fox Two Llc

Frequently asked

Has N6280F been in an accident?: Yes. N6280F appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N6280F?: N6280F is a 1979 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17273178.

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