Has N6257E been in an accident?

Yes. N6257E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N6257E?

N6257E is a 1959 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 46357.

N6257E — 1959 Cessna 172

Deregistered

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

N6257E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 46357
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172
Year: 1959
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

DEN08LA129Jul 26, 2008Athens, TXSerious
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to undetermined reasons, which led to an uncontrolled descent and subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt the flight with a suspected engine problem.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1959 Cessna 172).

Apr 29, 2013deregistered — Kaemmerling Paul

Frequently asked

Has N6257E been in an accident?: Yes. N6257E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N6257E?: N6257E is a 1959 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 46357.

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