Has N1186U been in an accident?

Yes. N1186U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N1186U?

N1186U is a 1976 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17266887.

Has N1186U been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N1186U (WPR14LA230) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N1186U — 1976 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N1186U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17266887
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

WPR14LA230Jun 6, 2014Laytonville, CAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s impairment due to alcohol ingestion, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low-altitude flyby.

Registration timeline

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

Oct 1, 2015deregistered — Gillespie Kenneth H Trustee (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N1186U been in an accident?: Yes. N1186U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N1186U?: N1186U is a 1976 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17266887.
Has N1186U been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N1186U (WPR14LA230) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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