Has N8278B been in an accident?

Yes. N8278B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N8278B?

N8278B is a 1957 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36078.

N8278B — 1957 Cessna 172

Deregistered

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

N8278B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 36078
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

WPR21LA056Nov 14, 2020Howe, IDMinor
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain after an encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Registration timeline

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

Feb 5, 2022deregistered — Rothgeb Jacob D

Frequently asked

Has N8278B been in an accident?: Yes. N8278B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N8278B?: N8278B is a 1957 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36078.

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