Has N73017 been in an accident?

Yes. N73017 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N73017?

N73017 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 10222.

N73017 — 1946 Cessna 140

Deregistered

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

N73017 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 10222
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 140
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-200 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09LA236May 10, 2009Mesquite, NVNo injuries
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting from binding of the left wheel's brake actuating system for an undetermined reason.

Registration timeline

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

Jul 2, 2022deregistered — Landon Easton J

Frequently asked

Has N73017 been in an accident?: Yes. N73017 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N73017?: N73017 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 10222.

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