N72587: 1946 Cessna 140, cancelled 2013

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N72587 and the event date: after October 5, 1961, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ATL85FA140Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawesville, KYThe acft collided with and sunk into the Ohio river following a wing separation after contacting the lowest wire in a set of 3 power lines which spanned the river. Two other wires were located above the set of 3 power lines. Witnesses on and near the river…Apr 19, 1985 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N72587 and the event date: after October 5, 1961, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19850419013519ADescent · Hawesville, KYAircraft was seen buzzing boats during low level flight up the river. Struck powerlines and impacted the water.Apr 19, 1985 · Destroyed · 1 fatal

Other aircraft with N72587 · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N72587 now.

1961Cessna 140 · S/N 9759Cancelled Oct 5, 1961 · Champs Aviation Inc, El Paso, TX