Has N739NY been in an accident?

Yes. N739NY appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N739NY?

N739NY is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270685.

N739NY — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N739NY appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17270685
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

ERA11LA168Feb 27, 2011Welch, WVSerious
The unlicensed pilot’s decision to land on a closed runway with a tailwind, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to attempt a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 26, 2018deregistered — Gilbert Joseph S

Frequently asked

Has N739NY been in an accident?: Yes. N739NY appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N739NY?: N739NY is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270685.

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