Has N78304 been in an accident?

Yes. N78304 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N78304?

N78304 is a 1968 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17257561.

Has N78304 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N78304 (ERA13FA062) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N78304 — 1968 Cessna 172K

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N78304 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17257561
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172K
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA13FA062Nov 18, 2012Savannah, GAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Cessna 172K).

Jan 24, 2018deregistered — Cosgrove Roddy L

Frequently asked

Has N78304 been in an accident?: Yes. N78304 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N78304?: N78304 is a 1968 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17257561.
Has N78304 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N78304 (ERA13FA062) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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