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N5388R

Not registered

N-number · 2 earlier aircraft

Open in FAA registry

Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 2
Last cancelled: October 30, 2002

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N5388R · 2

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N5388R now.

2002Cessna 172RG · S/N 172RG0059Cancelled Oct 30, 2002 · Second triennial mailing, no response · Built 1979 · Thunder Aviation Acquisition Inc, Dover, DE 1970Cessna 172F · S/N 17252924Cancelled Jun 26, 1970 · Kapustka Stanely F, Colma, CA

NTSB investigations on N5388R · 4

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB CHI02FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Marthasville, MOThe inadequate supervision and the stall encountered by the certified flight instructor.Apr 23, 2002 · Destroyed NTSB LAX90LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Concord, CAThe student pilot's initiating an excessive descent and the cfi's inadequate remedial action.Jul 6, 1990 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75FKT11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech A23 · Ft Lauderdale, FLAug 26, 1974 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67D0125Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Alvarado, CASep 17, 1966 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports on N5388R · 3

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

Accident 20020423010109ACessna 172RG · Russellvile, AR(-23) Thunder aviation's N5388R had just lifted off on a touch & go from Washington memorial airport, Washington, MO when the landing gear was prematurely retracted by one of the pilots. During retraction a tire struck the runway pitching the nose down…Apr 23, 2002 · No damage · 1 fatal Incident 19911113055229ICessna 172RG · Santa Rosa, CAPilot experienced engine difficulty. Executed an unscheduled landing in a field.Nov 13, 1991 Accident 19900705038129ACessna 172RG · Concord, CAStudent developed high sink rate after outer marker. CFI failed to check rate. Tail hit wires. Landed on runway.Jul 5, 1990 · Substantial damage