Has N7243T been in an accident?

Yes. N7243T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N7243T?

N7243T is a 1959 Cessna 172A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 46843.

N7243T — 1959 Cessna 172A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026

N7243T appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 30, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 46843
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172A
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17LA169Jul 28, 2017Enumclaw, WASerious
The pilot's improper approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his delayed decision to go around with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in collision with an airport perimeter fence.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1959 Cessna 172A).

Dec 15, 2017deregistered — Registration Pending

Frequently asked

Has N7243T been in an accident?: Yes. N7243T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N7243T?: N7243T is a 1959 Cessna 172A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 46843.

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