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N8531B

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

Open in FAA registry

Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: March 22, 1991

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N8531B · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N8531B now.

1991Cessna 172 · S/N 36231Cancelled Mar 22, 1991 · Triennial form not returned · Ricks John E, Colstrip, MT

NTSB investigations on N8531B · 1

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB SEA91FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-172 · Colstrip, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of total night flight experience, his lack of recent night flight experience, the dark night light conditions, and the mountainous/hilly terrain…Feb 3, 1991 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports on N8531B · 2

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 19910202001499ACessna 172 · Colstrip, MTFlying too low at night flew into side of unlighted hill. Had no recent night check out or recent night time.Feb 2, 1991 · Destroyed · 2 fatal Incident 19840827054019ICessna 172 · Grand Forks, NDA 172 tipped up on its nose and wing tip during taxi in strong gusty crosswind. Excessive wind for a Cessna 172.Aug 27, 1984 · Minor damage