Has N947SP been in an accident?

Yes. N947SP appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N947SP?

N947SP is a 1999 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8142.

N947SP — 1999 Cessna 172S

Deregistered

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

N947SP appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S8142
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Year: 1999
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16CA093Jan 2, 2016Newton, IANo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion, and airplane nose over.
CEN13CA289May 14, 2013Ankeny, IANo injuries
The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1999 Cessna 172S).

Mar 25, 2019deregistered — Beegles Aircraft Service Inc

Frequently asked

Has N947SP been in an accident?: Yes. N947SP appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N947SP?: N947SP is a 1999 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8142.

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