Has N8226U been in an accident?

Yes. N8226U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N8226U?

N8226U is a 1964 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252126.

N8226U — 1964 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

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

N8226U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17252126
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

GAA17CA476Aug 5, 2017Drexel, MONo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

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

May 2, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N8226U been in an accident?: Yes. N8226U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N8226U?: N8226U is a 1964 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252126.

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