Has N733VB been in an accident?

Yes. N733VB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N733VB?

N733VB is a 1977 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17268573.

N733VB — 1977 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N733VB appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17268573
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1977
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA16LA009Oct 11, 2015Miami Beach, FLNo injuries
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean after the ditching.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Cessna 172N).

Feb 22, 2019deregistered — Lopez Federico Ruiz

Frequently asked

Has N733VB been in an accident?: Yes. N733VB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N733VB?: N733VB is a 1977 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17268573.

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