Has N8879V been in an accident?

Yes. N8879V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N8879V?

N8879V is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17264238.

N8879V — 1974 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N8879V appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17264238
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR13CA241May 23, 2013Truckee, CANo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with a tree.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Cessna 172M).

Sep 5, 2013deregistered — Belknap Ronald L

Frequently asked

Has N8879V been in an accident?: Yes. N8879V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N8879V?: N8879V is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17264238.

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