# N7917G: 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: April 25, 2023
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=7917G
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7917G

## Aircraft that carried N7917G

- [Cancelled 2023-04-25](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7917G-2023-04-25): Cessna 172L, S/N 17259617, built 1970. Owner: [Delahunt Steven D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELAHUNT%20STEVEN%20D), [Simi Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Simi%20Valley)

## NTSB investigations on N7917G (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 WPR22LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA351), Sep 16, 2022: Cessna 172L (N7917G), Ventura, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve.
- [NTSB LAX72DUK07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUK07), May 23, 1972: Cessna 172L (N7917G), Bisbee, AZ, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N7917G (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 20220916015809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220916015809A), Sep 16, 2022: Cessna C172L (N7917G), Ventura, CA, Substantial damage. At about f/l 2,000' MSL, pilot heard a loud pop in the engine area, followed by loss of engine power, and violently shaking of aircraft. Pilot reduced power…
- [Incident 19790626017181I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790626017181I), Jun 26, 1979: Cessna 172L (N7917G), Bakersfield, CA, Minor damage. Cleared for takeoff, pilot attempted to taxi around holding aircraft, N71405. Struck wingtip with wingtip.

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