Has N1126U been in an accident?

Yes. N1126U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N1126U?

N1126U is a 1976 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17266855.

N1126U — 1976 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N1126U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17266855
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1976
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA20CA102Feb 16, 2020Rochester, NYNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off after perceiving a rudder issue during taxi operations.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1976 Cessna 172M).

Dec 5, 2020deregistered — Schubert Brothers Aviation Inc

Frequently asked

Has N1126U been in an accident?: Yes. N1126U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N1126U?: N1126U is a 1976 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17266855.

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