Has N9217B been in an accident?

Yes. N9217B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N9217B?

N9217B is a 1958 Cessna 175 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 55017.

Has N9217B been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N9217B (WPR20LA169) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N9217B — 1958 Cessna 175

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N9217B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 55017
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 175
Year: 1958
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Go-300 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR20LA169Jun 5, 2020Redlands, CAFatal · 3 fatal
The noncertificated pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent impact with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1958 Cessna 175).

Dec 5, 2020deregistered — Hark Christopher P

Frequently asked

Has N9217B been in an accident?: Yes. N9217B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N9217B?: N9217B is a 1958 Cessna 175 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 55017.
Has N9217B been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N9217B (WPR20LA169) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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