Has N72518 been in an accident?

Yes. N72518 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N72518?

N72518 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 9688.

N72518 — 1946 Cessna 140

Deregistered

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

N72518 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 9688
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 140
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC09CA085Aug 20, 2009Fairbanks, AKNo injuries
The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and a nose over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Cessna 140).

Aug 23, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N72518 been in an accident?: Yes. N72518 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N72518?: N72518 is a 1946 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 9688.

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