# N72239: 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: March 5, 1997
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=72239
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72239

## Aircraft that carried N72239

- [Cancelled 1997-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N72239-1997-03-05): Cessna 140, S/N 9412. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Defazio Leonard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEFAZIO%20LEONARD%20A), [Waterport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Waterport)

## NTSB investigations on N72239 (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 NYC96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA010), Oct 15, 1995: Cessna 140 (N72239), Albion, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate planning/decision and compensation for wind conditions, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the taxi.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N72239 (1)

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 19951015033019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951015033019A), Oct 15, 1995: Cessna 140 (N72239), Albion, NY, Substantial damage. During back taxi on runway 27 blew aircraft onto its back. Wind conditions hazard for type. No surface wind check.

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