Has N8952B been in an accident?

Yes. N8952B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N8952B?

N8952B is a 1958 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36652.

N8952B — 1958 Cessna 172

Deregistered

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

N8952B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 36652
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

ERA15CA327Aug 22, 2015Riviera Beach, FLNo injuries
The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to icing, which resulted in a total loss of power.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 1, 2019deregistered — Holmes Aviation Of Palm Beach Llc

Frequently asked

Has N8952B been in an accident?: Yes. N8952B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N8952B?: N8952B is a 1958 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36652.

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