Has N12839 been in an accident?

Yes. N12839 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N12839?

N12839 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262303.

N12839 — 1973 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N12839 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17262303
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

ERA11CA273Apr 30, 2011Suchez, GANo injuries
The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around and his excessive airspeed on the final landing approach.

Registration timeline

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

Jun 14, 2012deregistered — Harris Roy D

Frequently asked

Has N12839 been in an accident?: Yes. N12839 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N12839?: N12839 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262303.

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