N197X is not registered to an aircraft right now. The FAA files list 2 earlier registrations of this number, shown below.
Earlier registrations of this number
| Canceled | Aircraft | Serial | Year | Exported to | Same airframe today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2020 | MILLS MICHAEL S1L | 540 | 2015 | ||
| Feb 15, 1972 | PILATUS PORTER PC-6/C-H2 | 597 | 1965 |
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2018 | Dewitt, MI | Amateur-built S1L | Substantial | Fatal | CEN18LA123 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.