Has N8959B been in an accident?

Yes. N8959B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N8959B?

N8959B is a 1958 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36659.

N8959B — 1958 Cessna 172

Deregistered

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

N8959B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 36659
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

WPR10LA123Jan 30, 2010Pahrump, NVNo injuries
Fuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the carburetor float valve by unknown personnel.

Registration timeline

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

Sep 26, 2017deregistered — Chapter 163 Flying Club

Frequently asked

Has N8959B been in an accident?: Yes. N8959B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N8959B?: N8959B is a 1958 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36659.

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