Has N917SA been in an accident?

Yes. N917SA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N917SA?

N917SA is a 2002 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9177.

N917SA — 2002 Cessna 172S

Deregistered

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

N917SA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S9177
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Year: 2002
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-360-l2a
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12LA414Jun 30, 2012Glenwood Springs, COMinor
The pilot's decision to fly into a mountainous area where conditions were such that the airplane was unable to climb above rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's insufficient pilot-in-command experience and inadequate training in mountain flying.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2002 Cessna 172S).

Oct 27, 2017deregistered — Wings Up Llc

Frequently asked

Has N917SA been in an accident?: Yes. N917SA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N917SA?: N917SA is a 2002 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9177.

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