Has N739RK been in an accident?

Yes. N739RK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N739RK?

N739RK is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270743.

N739RK — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N739RK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17270743
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

ERA10LA275May 21, 2010Plattekill, NYSerious
The pilot's failure to place the fuel selector valve in the appropriate position for takeoff resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempted takeoff at a higher than allowed gross weight.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 13, 2017deregistered — Schmidt Robert J

Frequently asked

Has N739RK been in an accident?: Yes. N739RK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N739RK?: N739RK is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270743.

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