Has N7837X been in an accident?

Yes. N7837X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N7837X?

N7837X is a 1961 Cessna 172B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17248337.

N7837X — 1961 Cessna 172B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N7837X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17248337
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172B
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16LA001Oct 3, 2015Redding, CASerious
The pilot’s improper decision to land the airplane on a short runway with a tailwind and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Cessna 172B).

Mar 29, 2018deregistered — Hyatt Alexander J Jr

Frequently asked

Has N7837X been in an accident?: Yes. N7837X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N7837X?: N7837X is a 1961 Cessna 172B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17248337.

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