Has N738XT been in an accident?

Yes. N738XT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N738XT?

N738XT is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270324.

N738XT — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N738XT appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17270324
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

CEN18LA171May 11, 2018Orrville, OHSerious
The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during the soft field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 2, 2019deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N738XT been in an accident?: Yes. N738XT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N738XT?: N738XT is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270324.

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