Has N8259R been in an accident?

Yes. N8259R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N8259R?

N8259R is a 1972 Bellanca 17-30A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 30475.

Has N8259R been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8259R (CEN14FA185) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8259R — 1972 Bellanca 17-30A

Deregistered

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

N8259R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 30475
Manufacturer: Bellanca
Model: 17-30A
Year: 1972
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN14FA185Apr 5, 2014Albany, OHFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the approach to landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Bellanca 17-30A).

Mar 16, 2018deregistered — Wagner Charles W

Frequently asked

Has N8259R been in an accident?: Yes. N8259R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N8259R?: N8259R is a 1972 Bellanca 17-30A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 30475.
Has N8259R been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8259R (CEN14FA185) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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