# N5388R: 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: October 30, 2002
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5388R
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5388R

## Aircraft that carried N5388R

- [Cancelled 2002-10-30](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5388R-2002-10-30): Cessna 172RG, S/N 172RG0059, built 1979. Second triennial mailing, no response. Owner: [Thunder Aviation Acquisition Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THUNDER%20AVIATION%20ACQUISITION%20INC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover)
- [Cancelled 1970-06-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5388R-1970-06-26): Cessna 172F, S/N 17252924. Owner: [Kapustka Stanely F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAPUSTKA%20STANELY%20F), [Colma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Colma)

## NTSB investigations on N5388R (4)

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 CHI02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA113), Apr 23, 2002: Cessna 172RG (N5388R), Marthasville, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The inadequate supervision and the stall encountered by the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA236), Jul 6, 1990: Cessna 172RG (N5388R), Concord, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE STUDENT PILOT'S INITIATING AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT AND THE CFI'S INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.
- [NTSB MIA75FKT11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKT11), Aug 26, 1974: Beech A23 (N5388R), Ft Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0125), Sep 17, 1966: Cessna 172 (N5388R), Alvarado, CA, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports on N5388R (3)

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 20020423010109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020423010109A), Apr 23, 2002: Cessna 172RG (N5388R), Russellvile, AR, No damage, 1 fatal. (-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…
- [Incident 19911113055229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911113055229I), Nov 13, 1991: Cessna 172RG (N5388R), Santa Rosa, CA. Pilot experienced engine difficulty. Executed an unscheduled landing in a field.
- [Accident 19900705038129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900705038129A), Jul 5, 1990: Cessna 172RG (N5388R), Concord, CA, Substantial damage. Student developed high sink rate after outer marker. CFI failed to check rate. Tail hit wires. Landed on runway.

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