Has N8881U been in an accident?

Yes. N8881U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N8881U?

N8881U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252799.

N8881U — 1965 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

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

N8881U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17252799
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

LAX08CA214Jul 6, 2008Pomona, CANo injuries
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane.

Registration timeline

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

Jun 20, 2017deregistered — Blue Diamond Aviation

Frequently asked

Has N8881U been in an accident?: Yes. N8881U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N8881U?: N8881U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252799.

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