Has N12504 been in an accident?

Yes. N12504 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N12504?

N12504 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262027.

N12504 — 1973 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N12504 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17262027
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12LA508Jul 10, 2012South Wayne, WISerious
Internal engine component failures, which resulted from oil starvation due to debris in the oil system.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Cessna 172M).

Feb 15, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N12504 been in an accident?: Yes. N12504 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N12504?: N12504 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262027.

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