# N72901: 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: May 19, 2007
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=72901
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72901

## Aircraft that carried N72901

- [Cancelled 2007-05-19](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N72901-2007-05-19): Cessna 140, S/N 10095, built 1946. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Virgil W Young Jr Pa](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VIRGIL%20W%20YOUNG%20JR%20PA), [North Little Rock, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/North%20Little%20Rock)

## NTSB investigations on N72901 (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 DFW06LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA007), Oct 16, 2005: Cessna 140 (N72901), Big Flat, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA82DA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA018), Jan 15, 1982: Cessna 140 (N72901), Spokane, WA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N72901 (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 20051016026409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051016026409A), Oct 16, 2005: Cessna 140 (N72901), Flippin, AR, Destroyed. (-23) Pilot statement: topped off fuel tanks, 26 gal total for flight. Preflight complete, no problems. Taxi to run-up area. Run-up with no problems. Depart to…
- [Accident 19820115001129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820115001129A), Jan 15, 1982: Cessna 140 (N72901), Spokane, WA, Substantial damage. Engine quit after takeoff. Pilot made emergency landing straight ahead but aircraft flipped inverted.

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