Has N868SA been in an accident?

Yes. N868SA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2026.

What kind of aircraft is N868SA?

N868SA is a Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17266439.

Who is N868SA registered to?

N868SA is registered to S O W Aviation Llc of Crystal River, FL. Registration status: active.

N868SA — Cessna 172M

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N868SA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2026, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17266439
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Active
Registered to: S O W Aviation Llc — Crystal River, FL

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Accident & incident history

ERA26LA186Apr 22, 2026Crystal River, FLNo injuries

Registration timeline

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

Oct 14, 2022registered — S O W Aviation Llc

Frequently asked

Has N868SA been in an accident?: Yes. N868SA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2026.
What kind of aircraft is N868SA?: N868SA is a Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17266439.
Who is N868SA registered to?: N868SA is registered to S O W Aviation Llc of Crystal River, FL. Registration status: active.

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