Has N7540X been in an accident?

Yes. N7540X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N7540X?

N7540X is a 1960 Cessna 172B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17248040.

N7540X — 1960 Cessna 172B

Deregistered

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

N7540X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17248040
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172B
Year: 1960
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA14CA291Jun 13, 2014Frankfort, KYNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1960 Cessna 172B).

Apr 4, 2016deregistered — Cline James M

Frequently asked

Has N7540X been in an accident?: Yes. N7540X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N7540X?: N7540X is a 1960 Cessna 172B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17248040.

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