Has N9959V been in an accident?

Yes. N9959V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N9959V?

N9959V is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17264577.

N9959V — 1974 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N9959V appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17264577
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA15CA088May 23, 2015Sussex, NJMinor
The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock during the preflight inspection, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Cessna 172M).

Oct 8, 2015deregistered — Von Bing David

Frequently asked

Has N9959V been in an accident?: Yes. N9959V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N9959V?: N9959V is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17264577.

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