Has N2561V been in an accident?

Yes. N2561V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N2561V?

N2561V is a 1948 Cessna 170 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18066.

N2561V — 1948 Cessna 170

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N2561V appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18066
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 170
Year: 1948
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C145 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12LA440Jul 11, 2012Panama City, FLSerious
A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, the pilot/owner's inadequate preflight inspection of his airplane, and his failure to maintain airplane control after the engine failure.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1948 Cessna 170).

Aug 7, 2012deregistered — Meinel Jeff H

Frequently asked

Has N2561V been in an accident?: Yes. N2561V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N2561V?: N2561V is a 1948 Cessna 170 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18066.

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