# N9797V: 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: November 3, 1994
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9797V
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9797V

## Aircraft that carried N9797V

- [Cancelled 1994-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9797V-1994-11-03): Cessna R172K, S/N R1722350. Owner: [Bryan Thomas E Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRYAN%20THOMAS%20E%20SR), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis)

## NTSB investigations on N9797V (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 ATL94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA158), Aug 19, 1994: Cessna 172XP (N9797V), Clarksburg, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING, AND DEBRIS FROM THE FAILED COUPLING THAT LODGED IN THE ENGINE OIL PUMP, RESULTING IN A SHEARED OIL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT. THE ENGINE SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED…

## FAA accident and incident reports on N9797V (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 19940819022509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940819022509A), Aug 19, 1994: Cessna R172K (N9797V), Clarksburg, TN, Substantial damage. Lost power en route. Land in pasture hit trees. Alternator drive coupling failed. Debris failed oil pump. Lost oil.

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