Has N9853Q been in an accident?

Yes. N9853Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N9853Q?

N9853Q is a 1975 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17265797.

N9853Q — 1975 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N9853Q 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 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17265797
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1975
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN13LA088Dec 3, 2012Rochester, MNMinor
The pilot’s spatial disorientation during the instrument approach in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below decision height and impacting terrain outside the lateral limits of the localizer. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1975 Cessna 172M).

Mar 12, 2014deregistered — Southeastern Minnesota Flying Club Inc

Frequently asked

Has N9853Q been in an accident?: Yes. N9853Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N9853Q?: N9853Q is a 1975 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17265797.

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