Has N739RU been in an accident?

Yes. N739RU appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N739RU?

N739RU is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270752.

N739RU — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N739RU appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17270752
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

ERA11LA489Aug 31, 2011Plymouth, MANo injuries
The pilot's inadequate flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Registration timeline

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

Feb 21, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N739RU been in an accident?: Yes. N739RU appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N739RU?: N739RU is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17270752.

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