Has N8394U been in an accident?

Yes. N8394U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N8394U?

N8394U is a 1964 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252294.

N8394U — 1964 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

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

N8394U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17252294
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

ERA14CA278May 31, 2014Mount Pleasant, PAMinor
The pilot's incorrect takeoff procedures from the soft grass runway and his delay in aborting the takeoff after recognizing slow acceleration.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 7, 2018deregistered — Daniels Arvin R

Frequently asked

Has N8394U been in an accident?: Yes. N8394U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N8394U?: N8394U is a 1964 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252294.

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