Has N128RM been in an accident?

Yes. N128RM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N128RM?

N128RM is a 2001 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8937.

N128RM — 2001 Cessna 172S

Deregistered

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

N128RM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S8937
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Year: 2001
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser A&c
Registration: Deregistered

View the FAA registry record for N128RM →

Accident & incident history

GAA16CA386Jul 18, 2016Chesterfield, MONo injuries
The student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the firewall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Cessna 172S).

May 30, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N128RM was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2001 Cessna 172S above.

until Nov 21, 1988North American T-28D (s/n 513528)

Frequently asked

Has N128RM been in an accident?: Yes. N128RM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N128RM?: N128RM is a 2001 Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8937.

The full N128RM report

$12 $29 launch pricing

Full NTSB investigation narratives for all 1 record — the complete text, not just the cause line
Pre-buy question list generated from this aircraft’s actual records
Complete registration & deregistration timeline, print-ready

Get the full report — $12

Instant access · no account · permanent link