Has N733EC been in an accident?

Yes. N733EC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N733EC?

N733EC is a 1976 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17268229.

N733EC — 1976 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N733EC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17268229
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1976
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16CA305Jun 10, 2016Pasco, WAMinor
The flight instructor's failure to maintain pitch control during the simulated engine failure after takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing, landing gear(s) collapse, and wing damage.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Cessna 172N).

Oct 27, 2016deregistered — Bergstrom Aircraft Inc

Frequently asked

Has N733EC been in an accident?: Yes. N733EC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N733EC?: N733EC is a 1976 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17268229.

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