Has N13246 been in an accident?

Yes. N13246 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N13246?

N13246 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262607.

Has N13246 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N13246 (DFW08FA078) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N13246 — 1973 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N13246 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17262607
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

DFW08FA078Mar 8, 2008Gun Barrel City, TXFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to avoid the transmission line. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 10, 2018deregistered — Cummins Ralph K

Frequently asked

Has N13246 been in an accident?: Yes. N13246 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N13246?: N13246 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17262607.
Has N13246 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N13246 (DFW08FA078) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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