Has N2879U been in an accident?

Yes. N2879U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N2879U?

N2879U is a 1963 Cessna 172D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17250479.

N2879U — 1963 Cessna 172D

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N2879U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17250479
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172D
Year: 1963
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA13LA037Oct 20, 2012Indian Trail, NCNo injuries
The pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision will trees during takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Cessna 172D).

Sep 3, 2014deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N2879U been in an accident?: Yes. N2879U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N2879U?: N2879U is a 1963 Cessna 172D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17250479.

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