Has N989BT been in an accident?

Yes. N989BT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N989BT?

N989BT is a 1998 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280463.

N989BT — 1998 Cessna 172R

Deregistered

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

N989BT 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 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17280463
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172R
Year: 1998
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12CA526Aug 3, 2012Leesville, LAMinor
The student pilot's failure to properly re-configure the airplane for a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion when he decided to land on the remaining runway.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1998 Cessna 172R).

Nov 13, 2012deregistered — Christiansen Aviation Inc

Frequently asked

Has N989BT been in an accident?: Yes. N989BT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N989BT?: N989BT is a 1998 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280463.

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