Has N738DB been in an accident?

Yes. N738DB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N738DB?

N738DB is a 1977 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17269886.

N738DB — 1977 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N738DB appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17269886
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

ANC20CA034Mar 17, 2020Kahului, HIMinor
The student pilot's failure to avoid wake turbulence while landing behind a heavy jet airplane, which resulted in a loss of roll control and subsequent hard landing.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 4, 2023deregistered — Fly Maui Llc

Frequently asked

Has N738DB been in an accident?: Yes. N738DB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N738DB?: N738DB is a 1977 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17269886.

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