# N142ME: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: April 4, 2017
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=142ME
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142ME

## Aircraft that carried N142ME

- [Cancelled 2017-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N142ME-2017-04-04): Cessna 172S, S/N 172S8425, built 2000. Exported to Germany. Owner: [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville)

## NTSB investigations on N142ME (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB FTW03LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA079), Jan 8, 2003: Cessna 172S (N142ME), Springdale, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI01FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA136), May 9, 2001: Cessna 172S (N142ME), Springfield, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the excessive touchdown airspeed by the pilot.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N142ME (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20030108036899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030108036899A), Jan 8, 2003: Cessna 172S (N142ME), Springdale, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) On January 8, 2003, at approx. 12:45 CST, a Cessna 172S N142ME operated by aviation enterprises inc. piloted by nathaniel mathis a student pilot with 40…
- [Accident 20010509019529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010509019529A), May 9, 2001: Cessna 172S (N142ME), Springfield, MO, No damage. (-23) The student pilot said that when the airplane landed, the seat back collapsed and then the shoulder harness held him in a reclined position. Hewas…

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