Has N7838B been in an accident?

Yes. N7838B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N7838B?

N7838B is a Cessna 140A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15694.

N7838B — Cessna 140A

Deregistered

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

N7838B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15694
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 140A
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C90 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA209Mar 28, 2017St. Petersburg, FLNo injuries
The pilot receiving instruction’s overcorrection with rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna 140A).

Jul 16, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N7838B been in an accident?: Yes. N7838B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N7838B?: N7838B is a Cessna 140A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15694.

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