Has N98598 been in an accident?

Yes. N98598 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N98598?

N98598 is a 1985 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17276320.

N98598 — 1985 Cessna 172P

Deregistered

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

N98598 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17276320
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172P
Year: 1985
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Io-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA13CA146Feb 18, 2013Valparaiso, FLNo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1985 Cessna 172P).

Apr 14, 2022deregistered — Sale Reported

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N98598 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1985 Cessna 172P above.

until Sep 9, 19701946 Piper J3C-65 (s/n 18820)

Frequently asked

Has N98598 been in an accident?: Yes. N98598 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N98598?: N98598 is a 1985 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17276320.

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