Has N8698U been in an accident?

Yes. N8698U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N8698U?

N8698U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252602.

N8698U — 1965 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

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

N8698U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17252602
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

WPR11CA413Aug 29, 2011Atlanta, IDMinor
The pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.

Registration timeline

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

Jun 22, 2017deregistered — Mednicoff Steve

Frequently asked

Has N8698U been in an accident?: Yes. N8698U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N8698U?: N8698U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252602.

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