Has N738RQ been in an accident?

Yes. N738RQ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N738RQ?

N738RQ is a 1977 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270181.

N738RQ — 1977 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N738RQ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17270181
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

CEN13CA450Jul 31, 2013Mesquite, TXNo injuries
The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during the touch-and-go landing and during the subsequent aborted takeoff during crosswind conditions.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 8, 2018deregistered — Jlinn Aviation Inc

Frequently asked

Has N738RQ been in an accident?: Yes. N738RQ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N738RQ?: N738RQ is a 1977 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270181.

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