Has N97LP been in an accident?

Yes. N97LP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N97LP?

N97LP is a 1980 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17274398.

N97LP — 1980 Cessna 172P

Deregistered

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

N97LP 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: 17274398
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172P
Year: 1980
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12CA200Mar 24, 2012Colorado Springs, COMinor
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Cessna 172P).

Feb 5, 2013deregistered — United States Air Force Aero Club

Frequently asked

Has N97LP been in an accident?: Yes. N97LP appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N97LP?: N97LP is a 1980 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17274398.

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