Has N20587 been in an accident?

Yes. N20587 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N20587?

N20587 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17261419.

N20587 — 1973 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N20587 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17261419
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

CEN14CA027Oct 25, 2013Raymondville, TXSerious
The operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was his failure to maintain airspeed following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Also contributing was the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Registration timeline

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

Feb 12, 2018deregistered — Hernandez Cesar

Frequently asked

Has N20587 been in an accident?: Yes. N20587 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N20587?: N20587 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17261419.

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