Has N8487X been in an accident?

Yes. N8487X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N8487X?

N8487X is a 1961 Cessna 172C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17248987.

N8487X — 1961 Cessna 172C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N8487X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17248987
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172C
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA19CA123Dec 20, 2018Center, TXMinor
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Cessna 172C).

Jun 12, 2019deregistered — Martin Kaylan J

Frequently asked

Has N8487X been in an accident?: Yes. N8487X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N8487X?: N8487X is a 1961 Cessna 172C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17248987.

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