Has N739DG been in an accident?

Yes. N739DG appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N739DG?

N739DG is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270456.

N739DG — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N739DG appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17270456
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

WPR11LA175Mar 21, 2011Spanish Fork, UTSerious
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart with a high gusting wind.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 25, 2019deregistered — Beegles Aircraft Service Inc

Frequently asked

Has N739DG been in an accident?: Yes. N739DG appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N739DG?: N739DG is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270456.

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