Has N1265U been in an accident?

Yes. N1265U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N1265U?

N1265U is a 1976 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17266960.

N1265U — 1976 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N1265U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17266960
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1976
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA332May 24, 2017Elfin Cove, AKNo injuries
The pilot’s failure to recognize the magnitude of the swell size during landing, which resulted in a tail-low hard water landing.

Registration timeline

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

Aug 12, 1980deregistered — Coastal Air Services Inc

Frequently asked

Has N1265U been in an accident?: Yes. N1265U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N1265U?: N1265U is a 1976 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17266960.

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