Has N8172S been in an accident?

Yes. N8172S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N8172S?

N8172S is a 1965 Cessna 150F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15061772.

N8172S — 1965 Cessna 150F

Deregistered

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

N8172S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15061772
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 150F
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-200 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA21LA284Jul 11, 2021Elba, ALNo injuries
The partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Cessna 150F).

Jan 14, 2023deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N8172S been in an accident?: Yes. N8172S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N8172S?: N8172S is a 1965 Cessna 150F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15061772.

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