Has N12606 been in an accident?

Yes. N12606 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N12606?

N12606 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262108.

N12606 — 1973 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N12606 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17262108
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

DEN08LA049Jan 12, 2008Pine Bluffs, WYNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind and the snow bank.

Registration timeline

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

Jun 8, 2012deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N12606 been in an accident?: Yes. N12606 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N12606?: N12606 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262108.

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