Has N8715U been in an accident?

Yes. N8715U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N8715U?

N8715U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252619.

N8715U — 1965 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N8715U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17252619
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

ERA14LA008Oct 5, 2013Gainesville, FLMinor
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and test run revealed no anomalies.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 10, 2018deregistered — Beach Banners Inc

Frequently asked

Has N8715U been in an accident?: Yes. N8715U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N8715U?: N8715U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252619.

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