Has N8559U been in an accident?

Yes. N8559U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N8559U?

N8559U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252459.

Has N8559U been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8559U (CEN18FA088) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8559U — 1965 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

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

N8559U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17252459
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172F
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN18FA088Jan 27, 2018Williamsport, INFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and descent and collision with trees.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Cessna 172F).

May 23, 2018deregistered — Kilo Aviation Llc

Frequently asked

Has N8559U been in an accident?: Yes. N8559U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N8559U?: N8559U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252459.
Has N8559U been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8559U (CEN18FA088) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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