Has N726RJ been in an accident?

Yes. N726RJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N726RJ?

N726RJ is a 1979 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17272431.

Has N726RJ been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N726RJ (WPR09LA149) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N726RJ — 1979 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N726RJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17272431
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

WPR09LA149Mar 6, 2009Oceanside, CAFatal · 1 fatal
A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.

Registration timeline

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

May 1, 2012deregistered — Blossom Valley Aviation Llc

Frequently asked

Has N726RJ been in an accident?: Yes. N726RJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N726RJ?: N726RJ is a 1979 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17272431.
Has N726RJ been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N726RJ (WPR09LA149) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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