# N1385U: 1976 Cessna 172M, registration cancelled 2016-09-13

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: September 13, 2016
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (registry code 2072418)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 17267056
- Year built: 1976
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: April 8, 1976
- Last registry action: May 11, 2015
- Mode S code: A09C03
- Location: [Crystal, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Crystal)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.0637° N, 93.3412° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 55429, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1385U
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1385U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1385U-2016-09-13

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 172M: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 MIA02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA024), Nov 20, 2001: Cessna 172M (N1385U), Crystal River, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to keep a proper visual lookout and ensure proper clearance during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with vehicles.
- [NTSB MIA97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA128), Apr 5, 1997: Cessna 172M (N1385U), Tampa, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and failure to properly flare the airplane for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty/quartering wind conditions, and the…
- [NTSB MIA95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA035), Nov 23, 1994: Cessna 172M (N1385U), Crystal River, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL OUTLOOK DURING TAXIING.

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20011120037269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011120037269A), Nov 20, 2001: Cessna 172M (N1385U), Crystal River, FL, Substantial damage. (.4) On November 20, 2001, about 1500 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172M, N1385U, registered to, and operated by Crystal aero group, as a title 14 CFR part…
- [Accident 19970405005219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970405005219A), Apr 5, 1997: Cessna 172M (N1385U), Tampa, FL, Substantial damage. Made hard landing. (.4)while inbound to land, the pilot was advised that the wind was from 150 degrees at 19 gusting 24 knots. He continued and was cleared to…
- [Incident 19951019038509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951019038509I), Oct 19, 1995: Cessna 172P (N1385U), Gainsville, FL. Narrative: after take-off from runway 06, at gainesville, FL the aircraft departed to the west. About 8 miles west of gnv at 1500 feet MSL. The aircraft engine…
- [Accident 19941123041919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941123041919A), Nov 23, 1994: Cessna 172M (N1385U), Crystal River, FL, Substantial damage. During taxi failed to maintain vigilance. Right wing struck a parked truck.
- [Incident 19820826047099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820826047099I), Aug 26, 1982: Cessna 172M (N1385U), Aberdeen, MS. Ran out of fuel en route. Landed safely in a field. Misjudged fuel range.

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