Has N98FR been in an accident?

Yes. N98FR appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N98FR?

N98FR is a 1980 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17274195.

N98FR — 1980 Cessna 172P

Deregistered

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

N98FR appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17274195
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

ERA11LA230Apr 1, 2011Vega Baja, PRNo injuries
The failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve resulting in a loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

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

Jun 15, 2011deregistered — Flight World Inc

Frequently asked

Has N98FR been in an accident?: Yes. N98FR appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N98FR?: N98FR is a 1980 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17274195.

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