Has N8159B been in an accident?

Yes. N8159B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N8159B?

N8159B is a Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 29959.

N8159B — Cessna 172

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N8159B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 29959
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN10IA447AJul 27, 2010Ripon, WINo injuries
The inability of either pilot to see the other airplane due to the blind spot created by their respective airplane's wings.

Registration timeline

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

Jun 14, 1968deregistered — St Cloud Flying Service/leaders Bob

Frequently asked

Has N8159B been in an accident?: Yes. N8159B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N8159B?: N8159B is a Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 29959.

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