Has N7870U been in an accident?

Yes. N7870U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N7870U?

N7870U is a 1964 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251870.

Has N7870U been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N7870U (WPR16LA138) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N7870U — 1964 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N7870U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17251870
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172F
Year: 1964
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR16LA138Jul 5, 2016Brookings, ORFatal · 3 fatal
The pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of situational awareness during the departure turn in dark night conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Cessna 172F).

Feb 25, 2019deregistered — Cessna 7870u Llc

Frequently asked

Has N7870U been in an accident?: Yes. N7870U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N7870U?: N7870U is a 1964 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251870.
Has N7870U been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N7870U (WPR16LA138) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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