# N20508: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: September 14, 2021
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=20508
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20508

## Aircraft that carried N20508

- [Cancelled 2021-09-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N20508-2021-09-14): Air Tractor AT-502B, S/N 502B-2801, built 2012. Exported to Guatemala. Owner: [Andy Riddell Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDY%20RIDDELL%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Marvell, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Marvell)
- [Cancelled 2008-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N20508-2008-03-07): Cessna 172M, S/N 17261349, built 1973. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Hodge Dick G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGE%20DICK%20G), [Petaluma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Petaluma)

## NTSB investigations on N20508 (1)

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 LAX97LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA113), Feb 24, 1997: Cessna 172M (N20508), Petaluma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N20508 (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 19970223001979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970223001979A), Feb 23, 1997: Cessna 172M (N20508), Petaluma, CA, Substantial damage. Veered on runway into mud landing in strong crosswind beyond capability of aircraft and its pilot.
- [Incident 19791117045359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791117045359I), Nov 17, 1979: Cessna T210L (N20508), Wheeling, IL, Minor damage. Pilot's attention diverted during approach. Forgot to lower gear. Props hit ground, went around. Horn inop.

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