Has N8159U been in an accident?

Yes. N8159U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N8159U?

N8159U is a 1964 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252059.

N8159U — 1964 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

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

N8159U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17252059
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

GAA19CA269May 14, 2019Tomball, TXNo injuries
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.

Registration timeline

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

Dec 4, 2021deregistered — Mjh Aero Inc

Frequently asked

Has N8159U been in an accident?: Yes. N8159U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N8159U?: N8159U is a 1964 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252059.

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