Has N72784 been in an accident?

Yes. N72784 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N72784?

N72784 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 9967.

N72784 — 1946 Cessna 140

Deregistered

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

N72784 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 9967
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

ANC15CA051Jul 14, 2015Homer, AKNo injuries
The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.

Registration timeline

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

Jul 3, 2013deregistered — Loughead James W

Frequently asked

Has N72784 been in an accident?: Yes. N72784 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N72784?: N72784 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 9967.

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