Has N8138B been in an accident?

Yes. N8138B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N8138B?

N8138B is a 1957 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 29938.

Has N8138B been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8138B (CEN09LA409) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8138B — 1957 Cessna 172

Deregistered

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

N8138B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 29938
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172
Year: 1957
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09LA409Jul 3, 2009Latimer, IAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while flying at a low altitude.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1957 Cessna 172).

Jun 1, 2017deregistered — Colglazier David N

Frequently asked

Has N8138B been in an accident?: Yes. N8138B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N8138B?: N8138B is a 1957 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 29938.
Has N8138B been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8138B (CEN09LA409) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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