Has N96178 been in an accident?

Yes. N96178 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N96178?

N96178 is a 1983 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17276033.

N96178 — 1983 Cessna 172P

Deregistered

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

N96178 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17276033
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172P
Year: 1983
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA13CA218Apr 26, 2013Davis, WVSerious
The pilot’s improper glidepath as he approached the runway and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1983 Cessna 172P).

Jun 3, 2015deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N96178 been in an accident?: Yes. N96178 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N96178?: N96178 is a 1983 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17276033.

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