Has N72AF been in an accident?

Yes. N72AF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N72AF?

N72AF is a 1997 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280070.

N72AF — 1997 Cessna 172R

Deregistered

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

N72AF appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17280070
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172R
Year: 1997
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser A&c
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16LA092Jan 5, 2016Sulfur Springs, TXNo injuries
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1997 Cessna 172R).

Oct 5, 2019deregistered — Precision Design Inc

Frequently asked

Has N72AF been in an accident?: Yes. N72AF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N72AF?: N72AF is a 1997 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280070.

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