Has N8887U been in an accident?

Yes. N8887U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N8887U?

N8887U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252806.

N8887U — 1965 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

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

N8887U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17252806
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

WPR19LA140May 6, 2019Red Rock, AZNo injuries
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 2, 2022deregistered — Avra Valley Flyers Llc

Frequently asked

Has N8887U been in an accident?: Yes. N8887U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N8887U?: N8887U is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17252806.

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