Has N996SB been in an accident?

Yes. N996SB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N996SB?

N996SB is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17258251.

N996SB — 1969 Cessna 172K

Deregistered

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

N996SB appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17258251
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172K
Year: 1969
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA19CA020Oct 14, 2018Lawrenceville, GANo injuries
The student pilot's improper pitch application, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent fire. Contributing to the accident was the student’s failure to give over the flight controls to the flight instructor when instructed to do so.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 Cessna 172K).

Jul 15, 2019deregistered — Skyfusion Ii Llc

Frequently asked

Has N996SB been in an accident?: Yes. N996SB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N996SB?: N996SB is a 1969 Cessna 172K (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17258251.

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