N73115 — Cessna 172M
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N73115 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
Maintenance personnel’s improper lubrication of the right direct aileron control cable and failure to detect the severe corrosion of the cable during a maintenance inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the cable, the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain aircraft control, and the airplane’s impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna 172M).
- May 31, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported
Frequently asked
- Has N73115 been in an accident?
- Yes. N73115 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N73115?
- N73115 is a Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17267271.
- Has N73115 been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N73115 (ERA12FA484) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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