Has N72688 been in an accident?

Yes. N72688 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N72688?

N72688 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 9864.

N72688 — 1946 Cessna 140

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N72688 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 9864
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 140
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN11LA595Aug 25, 2011Monmouth, ILNo injuries
The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Cessna 140).

Feb 20, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N72688 been in an accident?: Yes. N72688 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N72688?: N72688 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 9864.

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