Has N1281U been in an accident?

Yes. N1281U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N1281U?

N1281U is a 1976 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17266976.

N1281U — 1976 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N1281U 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 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17266976
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

DFW08CA151May 18, 2008San Antonio, TXNo injuries
The student pilots improper short field landing procedure and excessive rate of descent. A contributing factor was the student pilots improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Registration timeline

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

Aug 15, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N1281U been in an accident?: Yes. N1281U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N1281U?: N1281U is a 1976 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17266976.

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