Has N738LF been in an accident?

Yes. N738LF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N738LF?

N738LF is a 1977 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270056.

N738LF — 1977 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N738LF 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: 17270056
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

WPR09LA245May 16, 2009Desert Center, CANo injuries
A partial loss of engine power due to low compression from an obstructed intake valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to shut down the engine while in flight.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 9, 2010deregistered — Fly Cfa Llc

Frequently asked

Has N738LF been in an accident?: Yes. N738LF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N738LF?: N738LF is a 1977 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270056.

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