Has N957TA been in an accident?

Yes. N957TA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N957TA?

N957TA is a 2002 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9057.

N957TA — 2002 Cessna 172S

Deregistered

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

N957TA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S9057
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Year: 2002
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17LA176Jul 31, 2017Seattle, WAMinor
The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the loose right magneto, which allowed oil to escape and the engine to seize. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance, which failed to identify the loose magneto bolt.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 18, 2018deregistered — S & G Sky Llc

Frequently asked

Has N957TA been in an accident?: Yes. N957TA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N957TA?: N957TA is a 2002 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S9057.

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