N984RA — 1997 Cessna 172R
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
N984RA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The pilot's improper decision to continue a descent during a night visual approach a for landing which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility and pilot's disregard of the PAPI indications that the airplane's approach path was excessively low.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1997 Cessna 172R).
- Dec 22, 2016deregistered — Christiansen Aviation Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N984RA been in an accident?
- Yes. N984RA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N984RA?
- N984RA is a 1997 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280094.
- Has N984RA been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N984RA (CEN16LA338) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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