Has N76097 been in an accident?

Yes. N76097 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N76097?

N76097 is a 1946 Cessna 120 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 10494.

N76097 — 1946 Cessna 120

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N76097 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 10494
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 120
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN14CA370Jul 16, 2014Midland, MINo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his delayed application of engine power while on short final which resulted in a hard landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Cessna 120).

Feb 15, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N76097 been in an accident?: Yes. N76097 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N76097?: N76097 is a 1946 Cessna 120 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 10494.

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