Has N785SP been in an accident?

Yes. N785SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N785SP?

N785SP is a 2001 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8712.

N785SP — 2001 Cessna 172S

Deregistered

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

N785SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S8712
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Year: 2001
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR18LA207Jul 28, 2018Mount Vernon, OHMinor
An in-flight fuel-fed fire from an unknown source for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire damage to the airplane.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Cessna 172S).

Apr 3, 2021deregistered — Toshiyuki Hara

Frequently asked

Has N785SP been in an accident?: Yes. N785SP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N785SP?: N785SP is a 2001 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8712.

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