Has N8265B been in an accident?

Yes. N8265B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N8265B?

N8265B is a 1957 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36065.

Has N8265B been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8265B (CEN15FA378) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8265B — 1957 Cessna 172

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N8265B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 36065
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172
Year: 1957
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN15FA378Aug 21, 2015Martinville, ILFatal · 1 fatal
The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1957 Cessna 172).

Nov 5, 2015deregistered — Goodwin David S

Frequently asked

Has N8265B been in an accident?: Yes. N8265B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N8265B?: N8265B is a 1957 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36065.
Has N8265B been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8265B (CEN15FA378) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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