N12989 is not registered to an aircraft right now. The FAA files list 2 earlier registrations of this number, shown below.
Earlier registrations of this number
| Canceled | Aircraft | Serial | Year | Exported to | Same airframe today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2015 | CESSNA 172M | 17262431 | 1973 | ||
| Aug 8, 1933 | THOMPSON BROS BALLOON THOMPSON HOT AIR | 120 | 1933 |
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2013 | Jenison, MI | Cessna 172M | Substantial | None | CEN13CA161 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.