Has N738QZ been in an accident?

Yes. N738QZ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N738QZ?

N738QZ is a 1977 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270167.

N738QZ — 1977 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N738QZ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17270167
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

ERA10LA322Jun 20, 2010West Milford, NJSerious
The student pilot’s control interference which resulted in a landing with a higher than normal airspeed, and the commercial pilot’s failure to initiate a go-around to avoid the runway overrun.

Registration timeline

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

Oct 16, 2012deregistered — Sherman Aviation Llc

Frequently asked

Has N738QZ been in an accident?: Yes. N738QZ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N738QZ?: N738QZ is a 1977 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270167.

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