Has N8988B been in an accident?

Yes. N8988B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N8988B?

N8988B is a 1958 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36688.

N8988B — 1958 Cessna 172

Deregistered

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

N8988B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 36688
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

ERA14CA176Mar 22, 2014Mt Olive, NCNo injuries
The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 19, 2018deregistered — Green Lawrence Marshall

Frequently asked

Has N8988B been in an accident?: Yes. N8988B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N8988B?: N8988B is a 1958 Cessna 172 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 36688.

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