Has N8856B been in an accident?

Yes. N8856B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N8856B?

N8856B is a 1958 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36556.

N8856B — 1958 Cessna 172

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N8856B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 36556
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172
Year: 1958
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN18LA051Dec 9, 2017Algona, IANo injuries
The No. 1 cylinder head separating at the cylinder head-to-barrel interface and the subsequent total loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1958 Cessna 172).

May 20, 2019deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N8856B been in an accident?: Yes. N8856B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N8856B?: N8856B is a 1958 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36556.

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