Has N8646U been in an accident?

Yes. N8646U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N8646U?

N8646U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252548.

N8646U — 1965 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

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

N8646U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17252548
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

ANC14CA033May 30, 2014Fairbanks, AKNo injuries
The pilot's improper inflight planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's selection of a low cruise flight altitude, which provided little time for the selection of suitable terrain for the forced landing or for engine restart procedures.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 10, 2018deregistered — Thompson George M

Frequently asked

Has N8646U been in an accident?: Yes. N8646U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N8646U?: N8646U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252548.

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