Has N72580 been in an accident?

Yes. N72580 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N72580?

N72580 is a 1946 Cessna 120 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 9750.

N72580 — 1946 Cessna 120

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N72580 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 9750
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 120
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16CA412Aug 3, 2016Belen, NMNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Cessna 120).

Jan 6, 2020deregistered — Wilger Jerry

Frequently asked

Has N72580 been in an accident?: Yes. N72580 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N72580?: N72580 is a 1946 Cessna 120 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 9750.

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