Has N6778H been in an accident?

Yes. N6778H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N6778H?

N6778H is a 1975 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17265578.

N6778H — 1975 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N6778H appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17265578
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1975
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12CA481Jul 21, 2012Hammond, NYNo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1975 Cessna 172M).

Oct 31, 2012deregistered — Rowe Gary E

Frequently asked

Has N6778H been in an accident?: Yes. N6778H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N6778H?: N6778H is a 1975 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17265578.

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