Has N12989 been in an accident?

Yes. N12989 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N12989?

N12989 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262431.

N12989 — 1973 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N12989 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17262431
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

CEN13CA161Feb 12, 2013Jenison, MINo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and snow-covered runway in crosswind conditions.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 30, 2015deregistered — Sale Reported

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N12989 was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1973 Cessna 172M above.

until Aug 8, 19331933 Thompson Bros Balloon THOMPSON HOT AIR (s/n 120)

Frequently asked

Has N12989 been in an accident?: Yes. N12989 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N12989?: N12989 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262431.

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