Has N8520U been in an accident?

Yes. N8520U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N8520U?

N8520U is a 1964 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252420.

N8520U — 1964 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N8520U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17252420
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

WPR10LA087Dec 17, 2009Corona, CAMinor
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Registration timeline

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

May 14, 2013deregistered — Bedrock Investments Llc

Frequently asked

Has N8520U been in an accident?: Yes. N8520U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N8520U?: N8520U is a 1964 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252420.

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