Has N7748U been in an accident?

Yes. N7748U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N7748U?

N7748U is a 1964 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251748.

N7748U — 1964 Cessna 172E

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N7748U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17251748
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172E
Year: 1964
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR16LA133Jul 2, 2016Salmon, IDNo injuries
A loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection that failed to eliminate water from the fuel system.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Cessna 172E).

Mar 20, 2018deregistered — Spirit Air Inc

Frequently asked

Has N7748U been in an accident?: Yes. N7748U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N7748U?: N7748U is a 1964 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251748.

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