Has N8437A been in an accident?

Yes. N8437A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N8437A?

N8437A is a 1957 Cessna 172A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36134.

Has N8437A been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8437A (WPR11FA005) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8437A — 1957 Cessna 172A

Deregistered

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

N8437A appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 36134
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172A
Year: 1957
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR11FA005Oct 8, 2010Panguitch, UTFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 20, 2014deregistered — Axelsen Laurie K

Frequently asked

Has N8437A been in an accident?: Yes. N8437A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N8437A?: N8437A is a 1957 Cessna 172A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36134.
Has N8437A been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8437A (WPR11FA005) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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