Has N739RT been in an accident?

Yes. N739RT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N739RT?

N739RT is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270751.

N739RT — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N739RT appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17270751
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

GAA19CA580Sep 23, 2019Plant City, FLNo injuries
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.

Registration timeline

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

Dec 18, 2020deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N739RT been in an accident?: Yes. N739RT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N739RT?: N739RT is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270751.

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