N8768U — 1965 Cessna 172F
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 27, 2026
N8768U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 27, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17252672
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172F
- Year
- 1965
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Wright Roland P — Detroit, MI
Accident & incident history
The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Cessna 172F).
- Jul 22, 2014registered — Wright Roland P
- Jul 22, 2014registered — Wright Roland P
- Aug 26, 2026deregistered
Frequently asked
- Has N8768U been in an accident?
- Yes. N8768U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N8768U?
- N8768U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252672.
- Who is N8768U registered to?
- N8768U is registered to Wright Roland P of Detroit, MI. Registration status: active.
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