Has N79523 been in an accident?

Yes. N79523 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N79523?

N79523 is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17258148.

N79523 — 1969 Cessna 172K

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N79523 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17258148
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172K
Year: 1969
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR21LA241Jun 20, 2021Moose Creek Ranger Station, IDNo injuries
The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced hard landing and subsequent nose over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Cessna 172K).

Jan 14, 2023deregistered — Sale Reported

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N79523 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1969 Cessna 172K above.

until Mar 24, 1950Cessna T-50 (s/n 4103)

Frequently asked

Has N79523 been in an accident?: Yes. N79523 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N79523?: N79523 is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17258148.

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