Has N8059X been in an accident?

Yes. N8059X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N8059X?

N8059X is a 1961 Cessna 172B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17248559.

Has N8059X been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8059X (ERA12LA578) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8059X — 1961 Cessna 172B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N8059X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17248559
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172B
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12LA578Sep 23, 2012Atlantic Ocean, AOFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s suicidal act.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Cessna 172B).

Jan 9, 2018deregistered — Milowicki Gene V

Frequently asked

Has N8059X been in an accident?: Yes. N8059X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N8059X?: N8059X is a 1961 Cessna 172B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17248559.
Has N8059X been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8059X (ERA12LA578) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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