Has N738VK been in an accident?

Yes. N738VK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N738VK?

N738VK is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270270.

N738VK — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N738VK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17270270
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA19CA058Nov 12, 2018Piseco, NYMinor
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in impact with a snow pile and necessitated a go-around, during which the airplane impacted trees.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna 172N).

Jun 4, 2022deregistered — Long William F

Frequently asked

Has N738VK been in an accident?: Yes. N738VK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N738VK?: N738VK is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270270.

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