Has N72794 been in an accident?

Yes. N72794 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N72794?

N72794 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 9980.

N72794 — 1946 Cessna 140

Deregistered

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

N72794 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 9980
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 140
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85 Series
Registration: Deregistered

View the FAA registry record for N72794 →

Accident & incident history

CEN23LA001Oct 2, 2022Burnet, TXNo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected quartering tailwind.

Registration timeline

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

Oct 5, 2024deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N72794 been in an accident?: Yes. N72794 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N72794?: N72794 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 9980.

The full N72794 report

$12 $29 launch pricing

Full NTSB investigation narratives for all 1 record — the complete text, not just the cause line
Pre-buy question list generated from this aircraft’s actual records
Complete registration & deregistration timeline, print-ready

Get the full report — $12

Instant access · no account · permanent link